Research Analyst

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Location: #LI-Onsite. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

About the Role:

The work of a Research Analyst helps fulfill the Bank’s core monetary policy mission through the production of substantive research and public outreach. The main responsibilities are to provide high quality support for Research economists on analyzing current economic conditions and conducting long-term research projects for publication. Some of the work will used in pre-Federal Open Market Committee briefings, as well as presentations to the Board of Directors. These responsibilities will be conducted in a setting of observing the procedures of the Bank’s Research Department, fulfilling expectations and requirements of our customers, and management of priorities. You are committed to continuous improvement, both in the delivery of support services and in self-development. Over the course of the two-year program, research analysts will gain experience in working with data, writing memos, blog posts for Dallas Fed Economics and articles for The Southwest Economy, conducting statistical and econometric analysis, and learning the core theoretical frameworks for studying the economy.

You Will:

• Assist economists in their academic research and policy analysis as a member of the energy, financial, international, macroeconomics, or regional group. Such work includes:
  • Accessing, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data
  • Conducting background analysis
  • Performing statistical and econometric analysis
  • Running econometric or quantitative models
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for project improvement
• Assist on other projects
• Work with other research analysts and serve as backup support

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in economics, and knowledge of statistics and/or econometrics tools with mathematical background through multi-variable calculus
• Ability to describe economic trends in writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of economic variables
• Some prior knowledge of the purpose and nature of specific data sets requested by economists
• Understanding of core econometric techniques that encourage interpretation and use of data in economic analysis
• Familiarity with writing programs in an econometric or statistical package such as STATA, R, Python, or EVIEWS
• Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above requirements

Our Benefits:

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment
• Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more…

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must submit the documents requested below when applying for this position.

NOTE: Applications will not be considered without all of these materials.

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Technical writing sample
• Completed applicant summary using the following file: https://www.dallasfed.org/-/media/Documents/careers/RA_Application.pdf
• For questions or concerns, contact: [email protected].

Notes:

This position may be filled at various levels based on candidate's qualifications as determined by the department.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.

For serious consideration this position requires that all candidates provide transcripts and a writing sample related to economic research. Candidates may be required to complete job related skills assessments.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants.

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