Assistant Analyst

ClayHR Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Ibrido; USD 60.000 - 74.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Congressional Budget Office, a small, nonpartisan agency in Washington, D.C., seeks assistant analysts to support several divisions with research, statistics, and policy analysis. The roles involve data collection, literature reviews, and quality assurance in a collaborative, office-based setting.

Entry‑level appointments run three years, with a hybrid schedule and in-person days required. Strong math and economics background is essential, with Excel and at least one statistical tool highly

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree by June 2027.
• Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with at least one statistical software package or programming language (R, Python, MATLAB, SAS, or Stata).

Mansioni

• Provide research assistance and conduct statistical analyses and literature reviews.
• Help maintain databases and perform quality assurance reviews.
• Collaborate with divisions on project work and data collection.

Conoscenze

Economics

Mathematics

Statistics

Finance

Computer Science

Policy Analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree by Jun 2027

Strumenti

Excel

R

Python

MATLAB

SAS

Stata

Descrizione del lavoro

The Congressional Budget Office, a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic, policy, and budgetary analysis to Congress, is seeking assistant analysts to work in various divisions. Specific duties vary by division, but most assistant analysts provide research assistance, conduct statistical analyses and literature reviews, help maintain databases, and perform quality assurance reviews.

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.

The position also requires the following credentials and attributes:

• A bachelor’s degree by June 2027;
• Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills;
• Perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, a desire to work on issues of current interest to Congress; and
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language - such as MATLAB, Python, R, SAS, or Stata is required for some positions.)

This is an entry-level position limited to a three-year appointment. It is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who has completed or is finishing a bachelor’s degree program and is interested in gaining substantive work experience before attending graduate school in public policy, economics, or another analytical field.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work in person in the Washington, D.C., office on designated core days. Additional in-office days may be required on the basis of operational needs. Full‑time telework is not available for this position.

Divisions Seeking Analysts

The following divisions are filling assistant analyst positions:

• The Budget Analysis Division develops projections of federal spending and estimates the budgetary effects of proposed legislation. Assistant analysts work independently as well as collaboratively and often within short time frames, obtaining data to address policy questions and preparing analyses to meet the needs of Congressional committees.
• The Health Analysis Division produces reports and quantitative analyses relating to Medicare , Medicaid , subsidies provided through health insurance exchanges , and other health policy issues. When Congress is considering changes to health care programs, the division plays a key role by supporting the Budget Analysis Division in estimating the costs of those proposed changes. The division’s economists also develop and maintain CBO’s health insurance simulation model, HISIM2, which is used for projecting health insurance coverage for the U.S. population. Assistant analysts provide research assistance and technical support to the economists and public policy analysts in the division. Typical tasks include statistical analysis, programming, literature review, interviewing experts, collecting data from public sources, and conducting quality assurance reviews. Programming skills are especially important, particularly proficiency in R or Python.
• The Macroeconomic Analysis Division analyzes current economic conditions, develops CBO’s economic forecast, and analyzes the economic effects of fiscal policy. Assistant analysts prepare materials for CBO’s publications, maintain the division’s models and databases, and assist with data collection and economic analysis for the division’s projects.
• The Microeconomic Studies Division analyzes a wide variety of policy issues related to energy, climate, and the environment, including federal permitting and regulation. The division is also responsible for analyzing policies related to transportation, infrastructure, and federal support for research and development. Assistant analysts provide research assistance and technical support to many of the projects in the division’s portfolio.
• The Tax Analysis Division projects federal revenues using economic models and microsimulation techniques; analyzes the distribution of income; and examines how changes in tax law affect the behavior of taxpayers and the overall economy. Assistant analysts develop projections of revenues from tariffs and excise taxes, estimate the effects of selected legislative proposals on revenues, and assist with other analyses.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary is $67,000. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.

The positions are covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

CBO is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D

Location Washington D.C, DC, United States, 20515