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 Fed's assessment of the economy and monetary policy deliberations.
Technology integration: Assist in identifying and implementing the strategic use of technology, including GenAI, into economic analysis and synthesis.
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
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in economics or related field such as business, finance, or public policy.
Requirements
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 integrating generative AI, data visualizations and/or other technology tools into analytical frameworks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot) 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 programs, training and conferences
And more...
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.
The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.
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 Fed's Regional Economic Intelligence Network (REIN) team based across the Atlanta Fed's 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 Bank's 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 Fed's Birmingham office. Some travel, primarily to Atlanta and within Southeast, is expected (about 10-20% of time).
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