Job Summary

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small, nonpartisan agency that provides economic, budgetary, and policy analysis to Congress. CBO's National Security Division seeks analysts to conduct studies of the costs and capabilities of defense systems and potential acquisition programs, including conventional weapons, military aviation, space systems, command, control, and communications (C3) systems, nuclear forces, and air and missile defense programs.

Job Description

Candidates must have a graduate degree or equivalent experience in physical sciences, engineering, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics, national security policy, public policy, or a related field. All candidates must have demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: weapons systems analysis, military aviation, space systems, nuclear weapons systems, air and missile defense, defense budget analysis, program cost analysis, operations research, or analyses of alternatives. CBO is seeking candidates at two experience levels: Analyst: At least three years of relevant experience, which may include graduate work. Experienced Analyst: At least five years of work experience, including experience working independently. Leadership of analytical studies or tasks within larger studies is desirable, and a demonstrated record of professional publications is highly desirable. CBO analyses are often conducted by a single analyst or a small team. Candidates must be able to develop models that capture the principal factors driving costs or affecting capabilities, often when data are limited. CBO maintains high standards for accuracy, precision, clarity, and objectivity. Candidates must be excellent writers who can make complex technical topics understandable to nonexpert audiences. The ability to work with Congressional staff and develop relationships with experts in government, think tanks, and private industry is also important. Candidates must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Work Schedule: This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring employees to work in person at CBO's Washington, D.C., offices on designated core days. Additional in-office days may be required depending on operational needs. Full-time telework is not available.