Economist, Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options (Medical, Dental, V

401(k) match

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Public transportation passes

Educational assistance

On-site fitness facility

Professional development programs

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, home to the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), seeks an economist to conduct applied research on tribal economies, access to capital, and related topics. The role requires on-site presence at Minneapolis.

You will work with economists, data scientists, policy analysts and outreach leaders to produce research, working papers, web articles, and datasets; you will present findings to internal and external stakeholders and help translate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics or related field with 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's degree in economics with 4 years of relevant work experience OR PhD in economics or applied economics with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in/around applied econometrics and use of database and statistical programs for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience conducting economic research on CICD-relevant topics including microeconomics, labor, public finance, and demographics.
• Knowledge of Indian Country institutions and economic development issues; willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail and rigorous economic analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication adaptable to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Apply econometrics and analytical tools to policy-relevant questions about tribal economies and credit access.
• Collaborate on data investments, research projects, and drafting economic analyses for internal/external audiences.
• Present analyses through reports and visual presentations to senior leadership, tribal partners, and policymakers.
• Respond to data requests; develop expertise in gathering data from diverse sources; track data source developments.
• Manage projects and relationships in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Build relationships with Reserve Bank peers and external researchers to advance CICD goals.

Skills

Applied econometrics

Data analysis

Statistical software

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics

Master's degree in economics

PhD in economics or applied economics

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is home to the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD); a research and policy institute committed to understanding Native economies.

Job Overview

We are seeking an economist with experience conducting applied research on economic issues that help us meet our mission. Specifically, CICD's primary research focus areas include access to capital and credit, tribal public finance, tribally-owned enterprises, private-sector development, and closing data gaps in Indian Country. The economist will work collaboratively with a team of economists, data scientists, policy analysts and outreach leaders to conduct original research, write working papers and web articles, assemble and leverage datasets and amplify key learnings with CICD stakeholders. This position is located at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position requires regular on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Use applied econometrics and other analytical tools to answer policy-relevant questions about tribal economies, economic development and credit access in Indian Country.


• Collaborate in the selection of data investments, research projects, and the drafting of economic analysis for internal and external audiences.


• Present analyses - including written reports and visual presentations - to various audiences including senior bank leadership, tribal leaders, community partners and policymakers.


• Respond to requests for data and short-term analyses; develops expertise on gathering data from a wide range of sources (public, private or proprietary); stays current on data source developments both inside and outside the Federal Reserve System.


• Manage projects and relationships in a collaborative, team-based environment.


• Build effective relationships with Reserve Bank peers and management as well as partnerships with external researchers from think tanks, universities, tribal organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and other related.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics or related field and 6 years of relevant work experience


• Strongly Preferred: Master's degree in economics and 4 years of relevant work experience OR a PhD in economics or applied economics and 2 years of relevant work experience.


• Experience in/around applied econometrics, including the use of database and statistical programs and language for the purposes of manipulating, analyzing, structuring, and presenting data.


• Experience conducting economic research on CICD-relevant topics which may include the application of applied microeconomics, labor economics, public finance and demographics economics.


• Knowledge of, or interest in learning about, Indian Country institutions and economic development issues.


• High level of attention to detail and commitment to rigorous economic analysis.


• Proven ability to manage and adapt to multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities, deadlines, and informational needs.


• Track record of translating rigorous, complex research for a mixed audience of stakeholders.


• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team setting as well as the willingness to work independently without extensive oversight.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex economic or quantitative concepts to a wide range of knowledge levels.


• Experience maintaining effective working relationships with technical and non-technical staff.

Salary & Benefits

The full salary range for Minneapolis is $100,300 - $125,327 - $150,400, with an expected starting salary between $115,000 - $135,000. Salary offer will be based on qualifications/experience of the candidate, alignment with market data, the needs of the position, our total compensation package, and internal equity.

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)


• 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan


• Paid time off and holidays


• Free public transportation passes


• Annual educational assistance


• On-site fitness facility


• Professional development programs, training and conferences


• And more...

Culture & Equal Opportunity

The Minneapolis Fed is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons and we work together to pursue an economy that works for all of us.

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time

Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)