Joint Committee on Taxation

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The Joint Committee on Taxation (“JCT”) invites economists to submit their applications to join its staff. Quantitative Economists at JCT serve in either or both of two roles, depending on their training: one role is as a macroeconomist, using large quantitative general equilibrium models to analyze major tax legislation; the other is as a revenue estimator, using applied microeconomics and econometrics to analyze policy proposals at all stages of Congressional consideration. Both roles provide the opportunity to work with an experienced, interdisciplinary staff of tax attorneys and accountants to contribute to the legislative process and influence the nation’s tax laws. Quantitative Economists apply their academic training and research skills in a nonpartisan, bicameral role, assisting both majority and minority parties in the House of Representatives and Senate. For more information on JCT’s work, see www.jct.gov.

JCT seeks economists in the following areas:
1. Applied macroeconomists to contribute to the development and use of macroeconomic models for the analysis of the macroeconomic and budgetary impact of major tax legislation. Candidates must have experience designing, programing, and simulating behavior with quantitative general equilibrium models. This position is ideal for those with an interest in applying modern methods to current tax policy debates and have a desire to work collaboratively.
2. Applied microeconomists to estimate the budgetary impacts of proposed tax legislation. Candidates must be prepared to conduct research, develop expertise in specific tax issues, and bring appropriate econometric techniques to large and small datasets to analyze and report the economic and administrative implications of proposed changes in Federal tax laws. Strong quantitative skills and interest in policy design and implementation are valuable.

These are engaging and rewarding positions for economists who have an interest in Federal policy and policy analysis. The broad impact of current and potential Federal tax policy leads Quantitative Economists to work in diverse issue areas, from health, employment, and retirement, to business investment, energy, and the environment. Your analysis will be reflected in tax policies considered by Congress. Quantitative Economists work in a collegial environment on informal teams with other economists, lawyers, and accountants, and have the opportunity to conduct original research. Candidates must meet citizenship requirements for Federal employment (generally, have U.S. citizenship or have legal residency that permits timely acquisition of citizenship) and have a Ph.D. or equivalent, with training in public finance preferred. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and complemented with excellent workplace benefits.