Assistant Analyst - Multiple Positions

Legislative Branch - Congressional Budget Office • Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

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Legislative Branch - Congressional Budget Office

Location

Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Congressional Budget Office provides economic, policy, and budget analysis to the Congress-is seeking assistant analysts to work in various divisions. This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those seeking substantive work experience before pursuing postgraduate study in economics, public policy, law, or other analytical fields. People who have or are completing a master's degree are not eligible.

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Conditions of Employment

US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

Qualifications

For most of the positions, a strong academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field with economics coursework is required. For assistant analysts working in the Office of General Counsel, a background in political science, legal studies, law, criminal justice, or a related is required.
The position also requires the following:
- A bachelor's degree by June 2025;
- Strong quantitative skills;
- Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills; and
- Perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a desire to work on issues of current interest to the Congress.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language-such as Python, Stata, R, EViews, or SAS-is required for some positions.)

Education

EDUCATION:

A bachelor's degree by June 2025 is required. For most of the positions, a strong academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field with economics coursework is required. For assistant analysts working in the Office of General Counsel, a background in political science, legal studies, law, criminal justice, or a related is required.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

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.

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Date Posted

11/12/2024

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