Omaha – Regional Affairs Economics, Internship – Summer 2027

10J Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

The Omaha branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has a ten-week paid summer internship in Regional Affairs Economics. The intern would assist with data handling and exploratory analysis on regional or agriculture-related topics. This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D.

in economics. Interns develop technical skills and are exposed to a range of economic research topics.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or grad students with graduation May 2027–May 2028.
• Field: economics or closely related (stats/math/CS).
• Exceptional academic record and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently toward goals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong analytical foundation

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Education

Pursuing a degree in economics or related field (statistics, mathematics, computer science)

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 Omaha branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten‑week paid summer internship in Regional Affairs Economics. The intern would assist with data handling and exploratory analysis on regional or agriculture‑related topics. This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics. Interns develop technical skills and are exposed to a range of economic research topics.

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.

Additional Information

• How We Work: On‑site, full‑time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility.
• Location: Omaha, NE.
• Remote Eligible: No.
• Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour.
• Screening Requirements: 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.

Job Details

• Full Time / Part Time.
• Full time.
• Regular / Temporary.
• Temporary.
• Job Exempt (Yes / No).
• No.
• Job Category: Internship.
• Family Group Work Shift: First (United States of America).

About Us

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.

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.

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.