Duties

Summary

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CBOs Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Finance, Housing, and Education Cost Estimates Unit, which prepares multiyear budget projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals related to education, housing, commerce and banking, community and regional development, and administration of justice programs.
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Responsibilities

CBOs Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Finance, Housing, and Education Cost Estimates Unit, which prepares multiyear budget projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals related to education, housing, commerce and banking, community and regional development, and administration of justice programs. The analysts portfolio will consist of primarily housing assistance program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Agriculture, including public housing and rental assistance programs, and will involve close work with the analyst responsible for other housing and mortgage-related programs.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
0

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tier One Background Investigation

Qualifications

You must have two years of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a closely related field with at least 2 years experience or a bachelors degree and at least 4 years experience working in housing policy. Experience analyzing housing programs or developing budget estimates is strongly preferred.
The position requires the following:
The ability to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals;
A strong quantitative orientation, including proficiency with Excel and experience with statistical softwarepreferably SASor a programming language;
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; and
The ability to work on several analytical problems simultaneously and to independently complete projects under tight deadlines.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a closely related field with at least 2 years experience or a bachelors degree and at least 4 years experience working in housing policy. Experience analyzing housing programs or developing budget estimates is strongly preferred. The position requires the following: The ability to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals; A strong quantitative orientation, including proficiency with Excel and experience with statistical softwarepreferably SASor a programming language; 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; and The ability to work on several analytical problems simultaneously and to independently complete projects under tight deadlines.

Education

EDUCATION:

Specialized Education
Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a closely related field with at least 2 years experience or a bachelors degree and at least 4 years experience working in housing policy. Experience analyzing housing programs or developing budget estimates is strongly preferred.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Submit a cover letter, a one- to two-page résumé, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers . Recent graduates must submit unofficial copies of academic transcripts. To ensure consideration, apply by October 24, 2021; incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.