Regional Economic Information Network (REIN) Director Economic Analysis

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Position Summary

You will serve as a director of economic intel and analysis for the Birmingham office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reporting to and working closely with the Birmingham Regional Executive and actively collaborating with the Atlanta Feds Regional Economic Intelligence Network (REIN) team based across the Atlanta Feds six-state footprint. You will focus on both monetary policy work for the Atlanta Fed district and other responsibilities for the Birmingham office.

In the monetary policy space you will lead and partner with the REIN team to collect and synthesize District-wide economic intelligence from key business and community leaders and engage with senior executives at the Atlanta Fed including the President Research Director and economists to inform monetary policymaking. For the Birmingham office you will work with the Birmingham REIN team to engage and cultivate relationships with business and community leaders in Alabama promote the Banks public outreach initiatives and help to lead strategic and special projects within REIN the Research Division and the Atlanta Fed.

The position is based in the Atlanta Feds Birmingham office. Some travel primarily to Atlanta and within Southeast is expected (about 10-20% of time).

Key Responsibilities

District

• Economic analysis: Lead and coordinate efforts to translate qualitative economic data and trends into written and visually compelling insights narratives and Beige Book summaries for internal and external audiences.
• Informing policymaking: Synthesize and communicate regional qualitative economic intelligence to inform the Atlanta Feds assessment of the economy and monetary policy deliberations.
• Technology adoption: Assist in identifying implementing the strategic use of technology in economic analysis.

Birmingham office

• Relationships: Work with Birmingham team to identify and develop relationships with a diverse portfolio of key business community academic and state and local government leaders as part of REIN outreach efforts.
• Outreach: Develop and occasionally deliver presentations and conduct select interviews with business and community leaders. Support engagement of senior Fed leaders on visits to Alabama.
• Board of directors and advisory council: Work with Birmingham Regional Executive and REIN team to recruit and develop the Birmingham Branch Board of Directors as well as local and District-wide Advisory Councils.

Education

Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred (in economics or related field such as business finance or public policy) or equivalent experience in economics.

Experience

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five to eight years of work experience.

Knowledge Areas/Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and business principles
• Deep experience with economic analysis particularly qualitative analysis
• Preference for experience with generative AI data visualizations and/or other technology tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong strategic project management skills
• Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) proficiency

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 and holidays; flexible work environment

• Generously subsidized public transportation

• Annual tuition reimbursement

• Professional development programstrainingand conferences

• And more

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties performance standards or requirements efforts skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to bean accuratereflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change ( rush jobs change in workload or technological developments).

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

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