CBO Job Announcement #09-09
Quantitative Labor/Health Economist
Health and Human Resources Division

The Long-Term Modeling Group in the Health and Human Resources Division seeks an economist who will help integrate health status and health care expenditures into a large-scale micro-simulation model and conduct research in the health area. The model provides the basis for analyzing economic well-being of individuals across and within cohorts as well as projected budget outcomes, with a special focus on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Research could encompass areas such as factors that drive health cost growth, characteristics of high-cost Medicare beneficiaries, or the correlation of health expenditures within families.

Qualifications: The group seeks an individual with excellent quantitative skills that span both macro and micro data analysis, a willingness to learn micro-simulation modeling, and the ability to write for non-technical audiences. Candidates should have a PhD in economics, and experience in health economics is preferred.

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:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Salary History
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (if new or recent graduate)
• Contact Information for Three References
• Short Writing Sample

CBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer