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Computer Systems Engineer

Legislative Branch

Congressional Budget Office

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Summary

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Information Resource Management and Technology Services Unit seeks a self-motivated Computer Systems Engineer with a strong work ethic to oversee CBOs IT (information technology) systems. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Information Officer as part of a 13-person IT shop.

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Summary

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Information Resource Management and Technology Services Unit seeks a self-motivated Computer Systems Engineer with a strong work ethic to oversee CBOs IT (information technology) systems. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Information Officer as part of a 13-person IT shop.

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Accepting applications

Posted this week · Apply by 08/07/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 7, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $120,000 - $155,000 per year Pay scale & grade

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Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-11 Control number 878125200

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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The Computer Systems Engineer administers and supports CBOs enterprise IT infrastructure, including AWS cloud services, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), and related technologies. Responsibilities include maintaining and optimizing enterprise systems, performing system administration, patching, testing, troubleshooting, conducting backup and recovery activities, resolving complex technical issues, and otherwise supporting the agencys IT infrastructure and operational needs.

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US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have experience with and a good working knowledge of the following:

• AWS cloud infrastructure, including experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments;
• Windows Server administration;
• Microsoft 365 administration;
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory);
• Active Directory;
• PowerShell;
• Unix/Linux systems; and
• Enterprise networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and VPN technologies).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:

• Hyper-V or comparable enterprise virtualization platforms;
• Microsoft SQL server;
• Python or other scripting languages;
• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery platforms, such as Commvault Metallic or equivalent technologies; and
• AI (artificial intelligence) tools and large language model platforms to improve IT operations and productivity.

Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a favorably adjudicated Public Trust (Tier 2) Investigation, which includes a credit check.

Education

Candidates should have a bachelors degree in business information systems (preferred), IT, computer science, or a related field and at least five to seven years of experience in an IT environment that includes both cloud and server infrastructure. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Additional information

This position is not eligible for a remote or a full time telework work schedule.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. To learn more: https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the on-line questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who arent qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. To learn more: https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits.

Required documents

Required Documents

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A cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references are required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/about/careers.

To ensure consideration, apply by August 7, 2026; CBO may stop accepting applications at any time after that date.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email careers@cbo.gov Address Congressional Budget Office

Ford House Office Building, Fourth Floor

Washington, DC 20515-6925

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Next steps

You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you dont meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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A cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references are required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/about/careers.

To ensure consideration, apply by August 7, 2026; CBO may stop accepting applications at any time after that date.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email careers@cbo.gov Address Congressional Budget Office

Ford House Office Building, Fourth Floor

Washington, DC 20515-6925

US

Next steps

You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you dont meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Congressional Budget Office

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. If youre looking for a job where you can analyze budgetary and economic effects of public policies, provide nonpartisan, objective analysis, support the Congress, and work with some of the brightest minds in policy analysis, CBO just might be the right place for you.

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email careers@cbo.gov Address Congressional Budget Office

Ford House Office Building, Fourth Floor

Washington, DC 20515-6925

US

Visit our careers page

Learn more about what its like to work at Congressional Budget Office, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

http://www.cbo.gov/about/careers

Summary

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Information Resource Management and Technology Services Unit seeks a self-motivated Computer Systems Engineer with a strong work ethic to oversee CBOs IT (information technology) systems. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Information Officer as part of a 13-person IT shop.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted this week · Apply by 08/07/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 7, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $120,000 - $155,000 per year Pay scale & grade

AD 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-11 Control number 878125200

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