The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The agency has positions available for visiting scholars serving 4- to 12-month terms during the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The opportunity is expected to be of particular interest to people on paid sabbatical from other institutions.

Visiting scholars interact with CBO staff members working on all aspects of the federal budget and work with them on a range of activities. Scholars may collaborate on research published in professional journals or disseminated to staff on Capitol Hill or to the general public, using many sources of data including those assembled by CBO for policy analysis. They may also analyze how people would respond to legislative proposals and help develop models that incorporate those responses. Finally, they may assist in producing background information about policy topics for staff on Capitol Hill.

Qualifications

Visiting scholars must have advanced degrees in their field of research, a record of published research, and a commitment to working collaboratively on policy-relevant research. CBO will provide office space and computing support but will not provide a salary. Scholars can work full- or part-time hybrid work schedules that combine in-office work at CBO's offices near Capitol Hill with remote work. Scholars will be subject to the agency's ethics and security requirements for the duration of their appointments.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a rsum at www.cbo.gov/careers. Applications will be considered as they received.

Contact

Annita Gulati or Kate Green, Washington, D.C., ...@cbo.gov