Economic Analyst I/II, Regional Analysis Group
About The Position
As an Economic Analyst with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, you'll be the vital link between data-driven insights and the monetary policy decisions that shape our nation's economic future. Your research won't gather dust on a shelf—it will directly inform the Bank president's contributions to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and shed light on the unique economic dynamics of the Fourth District: Ohio, eastern Kentucky, western Pennsylvania, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. What Makes This Role Exceptional Direct Policy Impact: Your analysis will help guide monetary policy decisions at the highest levels. You'll contribute to FOMC briefings and the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, ensuring regional voices are heard in national economic conversations. Intellectual Stimulation: Balance collaborative research projects with policy work. Pursue questions that matter to you while building insight into the economic challenges and opportunities facing the region. Regional Focus with National Reach: Dive deep into the economic fabric of America's industrial heartland—a region undergoing dynamic transformation—while contributing to discussions of national significance. Bridge Building: Master the art of translation, turning sophisticated econometric analyses into compelling narratives that resonate with policymakers, business leaders, and the public.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in economics or related field, preferred
- Bachelor's degree in economics or related field with significant relevant work experience considered
- 5+ years conducting economic or policy research
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more economic fields
- Familiarity with monetary policy and macroeconomics
- Strong command of statistical methods and econometric techniques
- Proficiency with analytical tools (Stata, R, Python, or similar)
- Experience managing and analyzing complex datasets
- Exceptional writing skills with a proven ability to make technical content accessible
- Track record of research publication or policy communication
- Confidence presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Equally effective working independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Intellectual curiosity and a creative, proactive problem-solving approach
- Commitment to rigorous, objective analysis
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
Benefits
- overall health and financial security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
