The Macroeconomic Analysis Division is seeking an economist with a background in empirical macroeconomic topics. The Macroeconomic Analysis Division prepares the economic assumptions on which decisions about fiscal policy are based and advises the Congress about the macroeconomic effects of federal fiscal policy. Currently, the Division is confronting issues including how federal asset accumulation, tax policy changes or Social Security reform could affect the growth of the economy. The Division also is responsible for developing an understanding about how the economy currently operates. The economist would help to develop CBO's positions on these issues and to disseminate those positions by writing testimonies to Congress and CBO studies.
Economists frequently do original research.
Economists who have a broad range of policy and forecasting interests are encouraged to apply, and special consideration will be given to experienced candidates who have built and used dynamic general equilibrium models. The successful candidate must possess excellent writing abilities and quantitative skills and be able to work independently to complete work in a timely manner. Non-U. S. citizens should visit the CBO website to determine eligibility before applying. CBO offers excellent benefits . The Projections Unit of the Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to develop and analyze CBO's 10-year projections of outlays and the surplus, and assist on projects related to those projections.