Budget Analyst (Policy Focused)

ClayHR Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) seeks an analyst for its Natural and Physical Resources Cost Estimates Unit to develop multiyear projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals spanning natural resources, energy, and related science and technology programs. Applicants should have a graduate degree in a related field or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience.

Strong Excel and communication skills are required; experience with analytical software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or equivalent in public policy, public administration, economics, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant budget/public policy experience considered.
• Strong quantitative skills and Excel proficiency expected; familiarity with statistical software or programming languages preferred.
• Experience with natural resources or energy policy is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze legislative proposals accurately.
• Provide multiyear projections and cost estimates for budget proposals.
• Communicate findings clearly to Congressional staff and officials; work with teams under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to policy analysis in a nonpartisan setting.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel proficiency

Policy analysis

Oral and written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Multi-tasking under deadlines

Education

Graduate degree in public policy/administration/economics

Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience

Experience in natural resources or energy policy

Tools

Statistical software

Programming language

Job description

CBO’s Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst for its Natural and Physical Resources Cost Estimates Unit, which provides multiyear projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals related to agriculture; energy; general government activities; general science, space, and technology; natural resources and the environment; and transportation. The portfolio will consist mainly of programs related to natural resources, the production and transmission of electricity, nuclear energy production, and science and technology development.

The Congress relies on CBO’s work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the President’s budget proposals, and evaluate the budgetary effects of legislation. CBO’s analysts work closely with Congressional staff and federal agency officials; they have wide-ranging responsibilities and often contribute significantly to legislative and budget processes.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a closely related field. Alternatively, applicants may have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience in analysis of governmental budgets or public policy. Experience with analyzing natural resources policy or energy policy or with estimating budgetary effects is strongly preferred.

Candidates exceeding those requirements also are encouraged to apply; experience will be considered in determining salary and job responsibilities.

The position requires the following:

• The ability to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals;
• Strong quantitative skills- proficiency in Excel is required, and familiarity with statistical software or a programming language is preferred;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex material clearly and concisely to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public;
• The ability to work on several analytical problems simultaneously and to complete projects under tight deadlines;
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and
• A desire to contribute to policy analysis in a nonpartisan setting.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) investigation.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in person in CBO’s Washington, D.C., offices 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries at CBO are competitive with those at other organizations and are commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.

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