Policy-Focused Economic Analyst

Federal Reserve System; Arkansas; On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland invites an Economic Analyst to bridge data-driven insights with monetary policy decisions across the Fourth District. You will influence FOMC briefings, Beige Book chapters, and regional research that informs national discussions.

With a Master’s in economics and 5+ years of experience, you’ll lead rigorous econometric work, publish findings, and present to diverse audiences, balancing independent research with collaborative policy projects in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 5+ years conducting economic or policy research
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more economic fields
• Familiarity with monetary policy and macroeconomics

Responsibilities

• Help identify and answer open questions that matter to policymakers and the public
• Design and execute innovative research methodologies to unpack complex economic questions
• Wrangle diverse datasets to uncover hidden trends and relationships in regional and national economies
• Conduct statistical and econometric analyses that stand up to rigorous academic and policy scrutiny
• Collaborate on research projects from conception through publication with the level of independence increasing with experience and demonstrated ability
• Provide critical insights on Fourth District economic conditions
• Support the Bank president’s preparation for FOMC meetings with timely analysis
• Contribute expert perspective to the nationally distributed Beige Book
• Help translate regional economic realities into policy implications
• Author/co-author compelling articles and reports that bring economic data to life
• Craft presentations that make complex concepts accessible and engaging
• Communicate with diverse audiences—from community stakeholders to PhD economists
• Build the public’s understanding of regional economic trends and the Federal Reserve System through clear, thoughtful writing and presentations

Skills

Economic research

Macroeconomics

Quantitative analysis

Data wrangling

Academic writing

Education

Master's in economics

Bachelor's in economics

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland invites an Economic Analyst to bridge data-driven insights with monetary policy decisions across the Fourth District. You will influence FOMC briefings, Beige Book chapters, and regional research that informs national discussions.

With a Master’s in economics and 5+ years of experience, you’ll lead rigorous econometric work, publish findings, and present to diverse audiences, balancing independent research with collaborative policy projects in a dynamic