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Health Economist

$120,000 a year
Congressional Budget Office
Washington Full-day Full-time

Description:

CBOs Health Analysis Division seeks a health economist who is interested in federal programs with special consideration given to expertise in prevention and public health or in behavioral health, including experience conducting analyses and modeling in those areas. The economist will work closely with other members of CBOs staff and will interact with a large network of academic and industry specialists to prepare studies, testimony, and other information for the Congress.

Requirements:

Applicants must have either a Ph.D. in economics, health economics, or a related discipline, or a masters degree in one of those fields and at least three years of work experience. In addition, applicants should have strong quantitative skills, facility using large data sets, an in-depth knowledge of at least one programming language, and an interest in the development of policy-relevant models. Applicants should be able to initiate and complete research projects both independently and with a team, have the skills to clearly present their work orally and in writing to nontechnical audiences, and want to work on issues of current or potential legislative interest to the Congress. People who are not citizens of the United States should review CBOs citizenship requirements or contact careers@cbo.gov for assistance in determining eligibility.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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Mar 27, 2024;   from: usajobs.gov

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