Budget Analyst
Role Overview
CBO’s Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst for its Natural and Physical Resources Cost Estimates Unit.
The unit provides multiyear projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals.
The portfolio covers agriculture, energy, general government, science, space and technology, natural resources and the environment, and transportation; the main focus is natural resources, electricity, nuclear energy, and science and technology.
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Position summary
CBO’s Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst for its Natural and Physical Resources Cost Estimates Unit.
The unit provides multiyear projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals.
The portfolio covers agriculture, energy, general government, science, space and technology, natural resources and the environment, and transportation; the main focus is natural resources, electricity, nuclear energy, and science and technology.
Work and contributions
- Interpret and analyze legislative proposals and estimate their budgetary effects.
- Contribute to CBO work on annual budget plans, presidential budget proposals, and legislation.
- Work with Congressional staff and federal agency officials.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a closely related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of relevant governmental budget or public policy analysis experience.
- Strong quantitative skills and required proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals, manage multiple analytical problems, and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including clearly explaining complex material to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) investigation.
Preferred experience and skills
- Experience in natural resources policy, energy policy, or estimating budgetary effects is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with statistical software or a programming language is preferred.
Workplace
- Hybrid schedule with in-person work in CBO’s Washington, D.C., offices on designated core days.
- Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs; full-time telework is unavailable.
Compensation and benefits
- Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications; no specific salary amount or pay cadence is stated.
- CBO describes its benefits and work environment as competitive and collegial.
Application materials
- Submit a cover letter, a one- to two-page résumé, a writing sample of no more than three pages, and contact information for three references.
- Recent graduates must submit unofficial transcripts. The posting may close at any time.
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