Oklahoma City – Regional Affairs Economics, Internship – Summer 2027

10J Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is offering a ten-week paid summer internship in Regional Affairs Economics in Oklahoma City. The intern will assist staff economists on research projects related to the regional economy and support data management and analysis.

On-site with some remote flexibility, this internship emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and clear written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028, or current graduate students.
• Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
• Exceptional academic record.
• Strong analytical foundation.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently toward desired goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support for Bank and academic publications.
• Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Develop and document data collection processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Education

Economics or related field

Statistics/Math/CS

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future. The Oklahoma City branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten-week paid summer internship in Regional Affairs Economics. The position will assist staff economists on research projects focused on the regional economy in support of monetary policy and provide support for data management and analysis.

Key Activities

• Provide research support for Bank and academic publications.
• Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Develop and document data collection processes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028, or current graduate students.
• Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
• Exceptional academic record.
• Strong analytical foundation.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently toward desired goals.

How We Work

On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility.

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Remote Eligible: No

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

ScreeningRequirements

Certain eligibility requirements apply.

Sponsorship

The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us. There will always be room for personal growth. Our people are first. You’ll find the right balance. Your responsibilities will be meaningful. We hope that you will be our future colleague.

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