Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development
Federal Reserve System•Minneapolis, MN
•$59,300 - $88,900•Onsite
About The Position
The Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is seeking an early-career quantitative analyst to join their team. This role focuses on deepening the understanding of tribal economies and economic outcomes through data analysis and research. The position is based within the Community Development and Engagement (CDE) division and supports the Minneapolis Fed's mission. The Research Assistant will collaborate with researchers and policy experts, contributing to high-quality, accessible analysis with opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- Specific rationale for choosing this role and CICD
- Bachelor’s degree in economics/quantitative social science or a related field
- Proficiency in at least one of R or Stata with demonstrated experience in application to project-based work
- Demonstrated effectiveness in team-based work as well as self-directed learning and problem-solving
- Strong, demonstrated attention to detail
- Commitment to building strong proficiency in the analytical tools and practices in use at CICD, including R and Git
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Indian Country context, institutions, and economic issues
- Knowledge of business dynamics (i.e., tendencies in how businesses grow and develop over time)
- Demonstrated experience with written and/or visualized analysis of data
- Previous experience working collaboratively in a data-rich environment
- Existing proficiency in R
- Advanced coursework in statistics, econometrics, and/or programming
- Prior collaborative coding and version control experience (Git)
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with CICD researchers, use code-based analytical tools (primarily R) to explore questions relevant to deepening a collective understanding of tribal economies
- Respond to requests for ad hoc data analysis and interpretation
- Develop data visualizations to accompany CICD articles, presentations, and other content describing research findings
- Support the maintenance of CICD’s public-facing data products
- Lead literature reviews
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Free public transportation passes
- Annual educational assistance
- On-site fitness facility
- Professional development programs, training and conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
