Budget Analyst jobs in Reston, VA

Duties

CBOs Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Scorekeeping Unit, which coordinates cost estimates for the 12 annual appropriation bills at each stage of House and Senate action, tracks the budgetary effects of newly enacted laws, and prepares reports that the Congress uses to enforce rules and procedures of the budget process.
The analyst will coordinate estimates for appropriation bills, collaborating closely with other analysts in the division, and contribute to scorekeeping reports related to budget enforcement. The analyst will work closely with the staff of Congressional committees in particular, the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations and the Budget. The analyst also will review proposals in the Presidents annual budget, assist in preparing CBOs baseline budgetary projections, and contribute to an annual report, Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations.
The analysts portfolio will include two annual appropriation bills, to be determined at the time of hiring.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tier 1 background investigation

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Health/Dental/Vision
  Flexible Spending Accounts
  Retirement Benefits
  Life Insurance
  Transit Subsidies
  Long-Term Care Insurance
  Annual/Sick Leave
  Holidays

  
  

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  A resume, a cover letter, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references. Recent grads must submit unofficial transcripts.

  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.

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• How to Apply

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  Submit a cover letter, a one- to two-page resume, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates must submit unofficial transcripts. To ensure consideration, apply by April 22, 2024; incomplete applications will not be considered.

  Agency contact information

  Kate Green

  Phone

  0000000000

  Email

  careers@cbo.gov

  Address

  Congressional Budget Office
  2nd and D St SW
  Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
  US

  Next steps

  You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.

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  • New employee probationary period
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Required Documents

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