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Reference #: R-0000022849 CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Performs statistical and econometric analyses to support or prove the research initiated by the department researchers. Identifies, collects, and organizes data required for department research projects in community and economic development, including workforce and economic development, housing and neighborhoods, and banking, capital and credit. Initiates and conducts independent research projects for, and under the guidance of, the manager and department researchers.

Job Description:

40% * Conducts independent applied research using statistical and econometric analysis on personal computers; organizes data for analysis and writes computer programs using statistical software. * Presents results of research to department researchers and management in oral and written communications. * Recommends, initiates, plans, and executes research projects under the guidance of manager and department researchers. * Coordinate research projects and directs activities of research assistants and other staff, as assigned.

25% * Uses knowledge of data sources and data content to determine what source will provide the best data for a project; uses knowledge of the major software packages used in the department to determine which package will provide the best analysis of the data. * Writes programs to automate data collection procedures. * Cross-trains and assists other staff in the mastery of new software programs. * Designs databases for use in research projects in community development, consumer credit and payments, and economic and personal financial education. * Writes documentation of data sources and statistical tests that have been performed on the data.

20% * Collects data and interprets results from surveys. Writes results for department's publications. * Coordinates the production of the publications, including providing html or pdf files for inclusion on Bank's external web site. * Keeps abreast of issues pertaining to community development, consumer credit and payments, economic and personal financial education, and the overall economy. * Reviews literature on research topics and may contact others doing similar research. Determines what information is relevant to the project and provides department researchers and management with summaries of findings, both orally and in writing.

10% * Produces charts and graphs of variables in community development, consumer credit and payments, and economic and personal financial education for use in presentations and publications. * Works with substantial degree of independence on selected topics that promote a better understanding of low- and moderate-income people and communities.

5% * May act as liaison to other departments in the Bank or throughout the Federal Reserve System to coordinate cross-functional initiatives related to community development, consumer credit and payments, and economic and personal financial education. * Works individually or in a group, to identify, communicate, and implement changes and initiatives with the goal of improving the quality of the operation or product. * Fulfills job duties and responsibilities in conformance with sound safety practices. * Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, urban studies, planning, geography, finance, or statistics and a minimum of two years' relat d experience. Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: * Knowledge of and ability to apply economic theory and quantitative analysis techniques under the general supervision of department researchers. * Ability to use PC and standard software packages, including ArcGIS. * Ability to use PC statistical programs, such as SAS, SPSS, and STATA, to organize data into files and to perform advanced statistical and econometric analyses. * Knowledge of data in community development, consumer credit and payments, and economic and personal financial education and its sources. * Ability to quickly find relevant data for research projects, speech and presentation visuals. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong organizational and planning skills. * Strong oral and written communication skills.

Other Requirements: None.

The  for this position is: 11.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period

401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match

Employer-funded Pension Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays

Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance

Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)

Parental Leave

Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities

Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop

Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More... Additional Information:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We have eight employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the  to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

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