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CBO's Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking one or more labor economists for each of its two units to conduct research and analysis on topics of interest to the Congress.
03/27/2024 to 04/22/2024
$130,000 - $165,000 per year
AD 13 - 15
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent -
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
0
No
No
24-21
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CBOs Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking a labor economist for its Long-Term Analysis Unit to conduct research and analysis on topics of interest to the Congress.
Analysts in the Long-Term Analysis Unit are responsible for producing projections of the population and long-term projections of federal spending; they also develop and maintain a microsimulation model that is used to produce long-term projections of Social Security spending and revenues and to analyze proposed policy changes to the Social Security program. In addition, the unit leads the agencys work on recurring reports examining the budget outlook over the long term.
The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the units responsibilities. Staff members are also encouraged to actively participate in policy research that is related to CBOs mission by presenting papers at conferences, circulating preliminary research through CBOs working paper series, and publishing in professional journals.
Tier Two Background Investigation
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field or a masters degree and at least five years of relevant work experience. The position also requires the following:
Strong quantitative skills, including experience with large data sets;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to clearly explain analytic results to other CBO staff, Congressional staff, and Members of the Congress;
A demonstrated ability to initiate and complete research projects both independently and collaboratively;
Facility with handling multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines; and
A desire to contribute directly to the analysis of federal policy in a nonpartisan setting.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field, or they must have a masterâs degree and at least five years of relevant work experience.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
See https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by April 22, 2024
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by April 22, 2024
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by April 22, 2024
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by April 22, 2024
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/649732700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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