Economic Research Analyst / Senior Economic Research Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Atlanta - United States
S: Competitive

Position Summary:
Assists staff economists and policy advisors with their research and may assist with their preparation of material for the monetary policy process. Analyzes developments in field of expertise and draws conclusions about implications for outlook and economy. Uses computer programs and databases for data retrieval, manipulation, presentation, and statistical analysis.

Key Responsibilities:
Contributes to the monetary policy process by providing ongoing data and information analysis, including analyzing and clearly communicating statistics and anecdotal reports in preparation for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) briefing cycle.
Analyzes developments in field of expertise and draws conclusions about implications for outlook and economy. Coordinate input in sector(s) of expertise from different stakeholders (including research & REIN analysts, Bank directors, and industry contacts). Provide advanced research assistance to economists and policy advisers.
Utilizes computer programs and databases for data retrieval, manipulation, presentation, statistical analysis. Makes adjustments to programs and databases as needed. Develops expertise regarding data sources and an in-depth knowledge of the various data series.
Develops, researches, and writes original articles and other forms of media for Bank publication, such as EconSouth, Macroblog, and Podcast interviews.
Responds to outside inquiries and provide expert advice to other bank departments as needed.
Prepares officer/senior executive presentation materials (charts, tables, slides, simulations). Creates and occasionally delivers effective presentations.

Job Specific Information:
Assists staff economists in conducting economic research for articles intended for publication in academic journals, policy memos, and Atlanta Fed periodicals.
Independently performs data collection, statistical and econometric analysis, literature reviews, and writing assignments.
Develops expertise regarding data sources and an in-depth knowledge of the various data series. Proofreads, edits, and fact-checks articles and papers.
Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Economics, Finance or Statistics; Master's Degree or 5 years equivalent experience preferred

Experience: Less than two years

Please note: The nature of and length of work experience will determine classification of the position.

Functional Knowledge Preferences

Knowledge Areas:
Leadership & interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Analytical skills

Technical Skills:
Basic computer programming and process knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:
An excellent academic record
Strong analytical, communications and organization skills
Experience with statistical software packages and knowledge of statistics and econometrics (econometric classes required); preferred packages include STATA, MATLAB, and SAS
Previous economic research experience or involvement in an independent research project is preferred
Experience with large data sets preferred

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