The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. Many divisions within CBO are seeking assistant analysts. Specific duties will vary but will include research assistance, statistical analysis, fact-checking and quality assurance, database management, literature review, and graphics production to address policy questions and prepare analyses to meet the needs of Congressional committees.
This is an entry-level position for a period not to exceed three years—ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school. These position are only for candidates who have or are completing a bachelor’s degree; it is not for those who are have or are completing a master’s degree.
Assistant Analysts often pursue professional or graduate degrees in fields such as economics and finance following their two- to three-year appointments at CBO.
For more information and to apply go to: cbo.gov/careers
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