Community and Economic Development; CED) Advisor​/Sr. CED Advisor

Position: Community and Economic Development (CED) Advisor / Sr. CED Advisor
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:

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…