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.

Internships offer candidates with preparation in disciplines related to the CBO 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 of up to $130 per month.

Ideal candidates are pursuing graduate academic programs in the following fields:

  • Economics
  • Public policy/affairs/administration
  • Health policy
  • Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

Information about the internship program is available on CBO’s website at:  https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/internships.

US citizens and noncitizens who are permanent residents of the United States seeking citizenship are eligible for consideration. Before applying, noncitizens should refer to the agency’s information on citizenship requirements or call 202-226-2628 to determine employment eligibility.

Students must submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for two references (academic and/or employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts which includes coursework for the spring semester (first-year graduate students MUST submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript). A complete application must be submitted through CBO’s online application at www.cbo.gov/careers by the deadline of February 29, 2016 to be considered (no exceptions).

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