2016 Summer Internship Program for the Congressional Budget Office

Location: Washington, D.C.

Deadline: February 29, 2016

Description: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides the Congress with the objective, timely, and nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budgetary decisions. CBO is accepting applications from graduate students through February 29, 2016 for the 2016 Summer Internship Program. Interns contribute to CBO’s work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment.

CBO internships offer candidates with preparation in disciplines related to our mission:

• Ten-weeks of experience in the federal budget process and policymaking,
  
• Responsibility for specific projects,
  
• Opportunity to work alongside leaders in economic analysis,
  
• Flexible start and end dates,
  
• Opportunity to participate in educational events on Capitol Hill,
  
• The dynamic environment of one of the world’s premier cities,
  
• Competitive compensation based on academic level and related experience, and a
  
• Local transportation subsidy up to $130 per month.
  

For more information: Go to the CBO’s website, here.

To Apply: Students provide general information and submit their cover letter, résumé, contact information for references, unofficial transcripts (including undergraduate transcript if first- year graduate student) and a list of spring coursework online at www.cbo.gov/careers.

Selections are based on academic achievement, the relevance of academic work to CBO’s responsibilities, and work experience, and should be completed by early April 2016.

Contact: Nancy Fahey or Angela Smart 202-226-2628 careers@cbo.gov