Global Policy Analyst, International Engagement & Strategy - IF

Federal Reserve Bank • Washington, DC

370d • Hybrid

About The Position

The senior global policy analyst II engages with, and provides analysis in support of, Board of Governor participation in the G20 and G7 meetings, and in other international engagements. The senior global policy analyst II works closely with other U.S. government agencies, particularly the U.S. Treasury, and creates briefings, talking points and other materials for the Board's governors and senior leaders that promote the Board's international priorities and bolster the recognition of the Board's economic and financial expertise. With limited guidance, the senior global policy II analyst conducts coverage of, and analysis on, topical global policy issues, particularly those with relevance to U.S. and international institutions. The senior global policy analyst II formulates agenda topics for international policy discussions during international meetings and visits with foreign officials. The senior global policy analyst II monitors geopolitical events and with limited guidance, analyzes its impacts to the economy and international engagement. Develops and executes an international engagement strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience for FR-27 level.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience for FR-28 level.
• Prior experience with coordination and outreach with international meetings, international organizations, and central banks and other official sector institutions is strongly desired.
• Experience with U.S. interagency process related to international economic issues is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Strong sense of collegiality and teamwork.
• Collaboration: demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence individuals with differing priorities and interests.
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills. Formal writing experience preferred.
• Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful decisions. Exercises excellent judgment, carefully gathers information, seeks diverse opinions, and challenges own biases.
• Organizational Skills: Set priorities and achievable goals, develops systems to manage competing demands, manages time well, attention to detail, communicates expectations clearly.
• Relationship Building: Builds collaborative relationships that establish trust and confidence with others across all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Project Management: Routinely participates in and leads projects or assignments with staff at all levels.
• Problem Solving: Works with limited guidance and high degree of professional independence.
• Analysis: Analyzes a wide variety of complex issues and finds solutions for problems.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well in group settings.
• Team Lead: Coordinates or leads the work of staff in own and other divisions for projects.

Responsibilities

• With limited guidance, conducts periodic studies and projects related to international policy.
• Provides thought leadership and prepares policy products including issues papers for international meetings to help advance the Board's position in the international forum.
• Conducts analysis and research on emerging and recurring international issues/topics at the forefront of U.S. and international institutions.
• With moderate guidance, identifies relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• With limited guidance, creates briefing books, background notes, annotated agendas, talking points, and other materials to prepare members of the Board and other Federal Reserve senior leaders for international meetings.
• Conducts and mentors more junior staff on research related to international issues and policies relevant to the U.S. economy.
• Devises negotiation strategies for leadership to use with foreign officials on international policies and commitments.
• Builds new and strengthens existing relationships with other central banks, foreign finance ministries, and other official sector contacts.
• Briefs governors and senior leadership on international engagements, policy and geopolitical impacts.
• Contributes to the division's strategic priorities through research and/or analytical projects.
• With limited guidance, conducts in-depth financial analysis of complex issues with creativity, independent judgment, and responsibility; recommends new approaches.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with opportunities to both telework and work onsite.
• Benefits-eligible position with the possibility of extension for a third year.
• Travel frequency up to 25%, depending on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees