Logan Smith
About Logan Smith
Logan Smith serves as a Principal Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, where he specializes in estimating costs related to Veterans' Benefits and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has a background in legislative analysis and has worked in various roles, including positions at Millennium Corporation and The Florida Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Logan Smith has served as a Principal Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) since 2015. In this role, he focuses on long-term spending projections for Veterans Compensation, Pension, and Burial Benefits programs. His expertise includes estimating the costs associated with legislation related to Veterans' Benefits and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Smith's work contributes to the CBO's mission of providing nonpartisan analysis to support the legislative process.
Previous Experience at Millennium Corporation
Prior to his current position, Logan Smith worked at Millennium Corporation as a Business Analyst and Congressional Affairs from 2014 to 2015. During his tenure in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, he analyzed issues related to the Veterans Affairs (VA) general agency administration and IT programs. This experience provided him with insights into the operational challenges faced by the VA.
Legislative Analyst at The Florida Senate Committee
Logan Smith served as a Legislative Analyst for The Florida Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism from 2012 to 2013 in the Tallahassee, Florida Area. In this capacity, he contributed to the analysis of legislative proposals and policy issues impacting commerce and tourism within the state. This role helped him develop a foundational understanding of legislative processes and public policy.
Education and Expertise
Logan Smith holds a Master of Science in Planning from Florida State University, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Sociology, and Inter-Disciplinary Social Science from the same institution, graduating in 2010. His academic background supports his analytical skills and understanding of economic and social factors influencing public policy.
Specialization in Veterans' Benefits
Logan Smith specializes in estimating the costs associated with legislation related to Veterans' Benefits and the Department of Veterans Affairs. His previous work in the CBO's Mandates Unit involved estimating the costs of private-sector mandates, focusing on areas such as commerce, trade, community development, and training policy. This specialization positions him as a knowledgeable resource in the field of veterans' affairs.