POSITION SUMMARY:

The Atlanta Fed's Community and Economic Development Department supports the central bank's mandate of stable prices and maximum employment by helping improve the economic opportunity of low- and moderate-income populations and underserved places for a stronger economy for all Americans. To this end, the Department seeks a Community and Economic Development Research Advisor/Senior Advisor to produce original quantitative research papers and reports on topics related to affordable housing, housing policy, or broader housing dynamics affecting low- and moderate-income populations.

The Advisor/Senior Advisor establishes an annual research agenda aligned with the Community and Economic Development mission and strategy; contributes to the Bank's objective of remaining a knowledge center for applied research by writing; gives speeches and talks to outside audiences; and collaborates on research projects with Community and Economic Development colleagues, research economists, and other Bank staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and Writing

• Leads research design and writing of quantitative research on affordable housing topics. Identifies new research opportunities and proposes a research agenda.

• Produces written reports for publication in the Department's Discussion Papers and short-form publications and may author academic journal publications as appropriate.

Engagement and Translation of Research

• Translates quantitative research into actionable insights for housing stakeholders throughout the Sixth District.

• Develops and maintains relationships with other researchers and practitioners in support the Department's research and engagement strategy.

Monitoring and Analysis

• Through data analysis and a network of community contacts, contributes to the regular monitoring of affordable housing trends and related issues in the Sixth District.

• Briefs Bank leadership on Sixth District affordable housing trends and related issues to enhance understanding of barriers and opportunities experienced by low- and moderate-income populations.

Departmental Engagement

• Mentors Community and Economic Development analysts and staff.

• Contributes to the overall research environment by attending internal seminars and providing feedback on other's work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Economics, or a related quantitative social science field or commensurate research experience in an affordable housing topical area.

• Experience independently designing and completing research projects.

• Established record of applied and/or scholarly publication on topics related to affordable housing, housing policy, or broader housing dynamics affecting low- and moderate-income populations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced quantitative research methods.

Preferred

• Ph.D. in Public Policy, Economics, or a related quantitative social science field.

• Experience communicating research to a broader audience of practitioners and policymakers.

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...

Additional Requirements:

• This position will require at minimum fingerprinting for a criminal background check, education and employment verification, along with potential additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of any required background screening. These screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to approximately 8 weeks to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well.

• For Law Enforcement positions, physical, psychological, drug, stress/EKG, and attending an academy will be required.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules. These rules generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from holding financial interests (such as common stock and corporate bonds) issued by financial institutions. This prohibition also applies to investment funds that focus on investing in the financial sector. If you, your spouse/domestic partner, or minor child own such securities, you will generally be asked to divest them if you accept an offer of Bank employment. If you have concerns about this prohibition, you should raise the issue with the recruiter for this posting early in the process.

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 be an accurate reflection 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 (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

Full Time / Part Time
Full time

Regular / Temporary
Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes

Job Category
Economics/Research Family Group

Work Shift
First (United States of America)