OTA provides expert economic analysis of existing and proposed Federal tax policies for the Secretary of the Treasury, the President, the Congress, and the public. OTA advises in the formulation of the Administration’s tax proposals, assesses major Congressional tax proposals, and assists in the implementation of enacted tax legislation. OTA's analyses are provided in various forms, including background papers, position papers, policy memoranda, briefings for policy makers, Congressional testimony, estimates of receipts for the Budget, estimates of revenue and distributional effects of proposed legislation, participation in regulatory guidance projects, and contributions to the negotiation of international tax treaties and agreements. To accomplish its mission, OTA conducts research to develop conceptual frameworks, models, data, methodologies, and empirical results to provide the foundations for its economic analysis of tax policies. OTA economists regularly publish journal articles in top tier academic journals.
Surrey Fellows serve as Financial Economists in OTA, planning and performing a wide range of professional economic research and analysis. Specific duties evolve as Fellows gain experience. In general, Fellows research and assemble facts and prepare economic analyses that relate to the development and review of Federal tax policy. They work closely with Senior Economists to respond to research requested by the Administration and to assist in the research projects being undertaken by Senior Economists. In addition, they use their experience in the office and their own initiative to identify issues and concerns requiring further study and, with supervisory approval, they may plan, conduct, and implement research projects in furtherance of the Office's mission. Several of our past Fellows have presented original and joint research with Senior Economists at conferences.
This position is a two-year appointment that may be extended for an additional two years. The position is full-time, full-year paid at the General Schedule grade 7 or 9, depending on the education and experience of the candidate. U.S. Citizenship and at least 24 hours of credit in economics courses are required.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and an unofficial transcript to OTA_Research_Assistant@treasury.gov.
