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Federal Reserve Bank of PhiladelphiaJob Description SummaryResearch assistants (RAs) at the Philadelphia Fed play a key role in the Economic Research Department. Whether they are helping economists prepare briefings on current monetary policy issues working on economic forecasts writing some of our newsletters on economic conditions or analyzing data for longterm research projects RAs work as an essential part of our team and gain depth of experience. The Banks RA program is structured as a twoyear program with most RAs continuing on to graduate programs or other careers in economics or related fields after two years with the Bank. Employment is atwill.
NOTE: The start date for this position will begin in the Summer of 2025!
The job description below reflects the higher level of a dual grade job posting. Candidates who possess a slightly lower level of experience education or qualifications may also be considered.
The salary grade for this position is 8/10.
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 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 Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania southern New Jersey and Delaware.
Job Description
Our department prides itself on its collegial atmosphere. RAs help one another develop their statistical data and programming skills. Our economists collaborate on research with academic and central bank colleagues from around the world; as a result so do our research assistants.
The assignments in the Economic Research Department offer our RAs a number of ways to increase their knowledge of economics and their analytical skills. Moreover RAs have access to a number of training and education opportunities including courses in computer software and programming languages as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in economics statistics and mathematics.
Working as a RA at the Philadelphia Fed is a rewarding experience whichever career path you ultimately choose to pursue. Our RAs have gone on to top graduate schools in economics public policy and law; some have found opportunities in other departments in the Bank; and others have moved into higher positions within the Economic Research Department.
The Banks RA program is structured as a twoyear program with most RAs continuing on to graduate programs or other careers in economics or related fields after two years with the Bank. Employment is atwill.
To Apply: Please attach your cover letter resume and unofficial transcript to the Attachments tab. We may ask for 2 letters of recommendation but please do not have them sent until requested by the hiring team.
Requirements:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in economics mathematics or statistics
Coursework in econometrics or advanced statistics preferred
Programming experience preferably in SAS STATA R Python and/or Matlab
Responsibilities include:
Assisting economists with statistical and econometric analysis for longterm academically oriented research projects
Assisting economists with reports and presentations on current economic and financial conditions for preFOMC briefings
Producing various Bank publications for public consumption
On a daytoday basis RAs are expected to:
Identify and collect data or other information from academic journals market sources and government reports
Write computer programs using statistical software such as SAS Stata R Python and Matlab
Review organize and analyze economic and financial data
Write or help prepare reports and presentations in the form of graphs or tables
Other:
Our benefit plans are designed to be the best fit for you at every stage of your career!
Medical 4 options) Prescription Dental 3 options) and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employerfunded 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
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
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age genetic information disability military service or any other basis protected by law.
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 Banks 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 Banks Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as safety sensitive will also be screened for the presence of . Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
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 must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen when eligible to do so and pursue a path to citizenship. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if theysign a declaration of intent to become a permanent resident and a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition all candidates must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
This is not a 100 remote opportunity. You will be available to work onsite in at least a hybrid capacity.
Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.
Full Time / Part Time
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
