CBO Job Announcement #10-03
Financial Macroeconomist
Macroeconomic Analysis Division
The Macroeconomic Analysis Division is seeking an empirical macroeconomist with a major field in financial economics.
The Macroeconomic Analysis Division advises the Congress about the macroeconomic effects of federal fiscal policy, analyzes emerging developments in financial markets and the economy, prepares CBO’s semi-annual economic forecast, and helps prepare CBO’s estimates of the subsidy costs of financial programs of the federal government. In the coming year, the division anticipates carrying out analyses of various options for addressing the current problems in the mortgage and financial markets, different approaches for controlling greenhouse gas emissions, and alternative reforms of the nation’s health care system. The position involves writing CBO studies of similar issues, drafting testimonies, and carrying out original economic research. CBO staff regularly publish the results of their research in professional journals.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience. Economists who have a broad range of policy interests and a strong research agenda are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have modeled financial markets or financial instruments or have studied the impact of financial markets on real economic activity. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and quantitative skills, and the ability to communicate technical material in a clear manner, are essential. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and complete work in a timely manner.
Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers an excellent benefits package and an attractive work environment.
How to Apply: Please submit the following items using CBO's job application system:
| Contact: | Human Resources |
| Address: | Congressional Budget Office
Ford House Office Building, Room 410 Washington, D.C. 20515 |
| E-Mail: | jobs@cbo.gov |
| Telephone: | (202) 226-2628 |
CBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer