Sr. Outreach Advisor (Education)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

We are dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. These efforts take a team of dedicated individuals doing many different jobs. Together we're creating a workplace where talented people can thrive, and we welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners.

Location: #LI-Hybrid

About the Role:

The Community Development (CD) function at the Dallas Fed aims to advance the economic mobility and resilience of low- and moderate-income (LMI) and historically underserved residents and communities in the Eleventh District. Our research efforts, outreach, and targeted initiatives focus on understanding and addressing economic challenges that limit quality job creation, job/career preparation, job access, and financial stability for LMI individuals and in disinvested places.

As the Community Development Senior Advisor, you will conduct, publish, and disseminate applied research on issues that impact low- and moderate-income families and communities. Researchers publish papers using qualitative and quantitative methods. Our publication series can be found here. The research team works closely with the department's outreach staff and with external stakeholders.  This position will also provide analyses to internal stakeholders and the public that are easy to use and understand.

You will:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on topics in key focal areas: housing affordability, asset building, small business development, and workforce development

• Partner with Communications team to expand reach and impact.

• Keep abreast of theoretical and empirical developments, and of recent relevant economic and policy-relevant trends

• Conduct analyses in a manner expected to meet academic peer review standards

• Coordinate with and support the Department's Community Outreach Insights Network (COIN), a platform for gathering and analyzing anecdotal information about economic conditions to inform pre-FOMC discussions

• Contribute to strategic thinking around research and engagement objectives and how to leverage the research to inform the work of practitioners and policymakers

• Propose topics relevant to improving conditions of low- and moderate-income populations

• Attend and present research at briefings and convenings held by the Bank and academic, business, and professional organizations to network, learn, discuss and present current research

• Assist Senior Economist in Community Development as needed; contribute to Bank's integrated policy team briefings as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

You have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in economics or a closely related field, such as public policy, urban studies, statistics, or mathematics

• Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with empirical research, data analysis, and publishing research such as papers, articles, blogs, and etc.

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…

Notes:

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

Please submit your application by Monday, December 30th.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S and the role is not available for sponsorship.

This role allows for the employee to work in a hybrid manner with some work conducted onsite at the Federal Reserve work location and some work conducted remotely. Specific schedule details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in the diversity of our people, ideas and experiences, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that represents the communities we serve.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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