Congressional Research Service

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Open: 10/12/2017-11/09/2017
Salary Range: $79,720 - $103,639

The Congressional Research Service Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP) is seeking an Analyst in Social Policy (Social Security) to serve the Congress by providing expertise on issues pertinent to Social Security (e.g., financing, solvency of trust funds, program impact on beneficiaries, and program design and operations) or related income security programs. Work may include design and evaluation of options for Congress that would change Social Security's existing benefit and financing structure.

Applicants should have experience conducting policy analysis related to Social Security and income security and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of one or more social science disciplines (e.g., economics, demography, public policy, political science, sociology, or related field) as it relates to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Program or similar social insurance/income security program; the ability to design and implement quantitative methodologies and techniques such as regression analysis, cohort analysis, microsimulation, and stochastic modeling. Strong writing, research, and presentation skills are essential. Familiarity with OASDI operations is desirable.