Hybrid Entry-Level Policy Research Analyst

ClayHR Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Economics

Mathematics

Statistics

Finance

Computer Science

Policy Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree by Jun 2027

Tools

Excel

R

Python

MATLAB

SAS

Stata

Job description

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