Economic Analyst I​/II, Regional Analysis Group

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Job Description Summary The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s mission is to foster the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems while representing the Fourth District perspectives.

As part of the nation’s central bank, we are a team of mission-driven professionals who are committed to serving with excellence. Our core values are:
Build Trust Every Day, Own Our Actions, Collaborate with Intention, and Be Open to Change.

For twenty-six years in a row, we’ve been named “One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work” by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications.

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Job Description Stand at the intersection of cutting-edge economic research and real-world policy impact. As an Economic Analyst with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, you'll be the vital link between data-driven insights and the monetary policy decisions that shape our nation's economic future.

Your research won't gather dust on a shelf—it will directly inform the Bank president's contributions to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and shed light on the unique economic dynamics of the Fourth District:
Ohio, eastern Kentucky, western Pennsylvania, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.

What Makes This Role Exceptional Direct Policy Impact:
Your analysis will help guide monetary policy decisions at the highest levels. You'll contribute to FOMC briefings and the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, ensuring regional voices are heard in national economic conversations.

Intellectual Stimulation:
Balance collaborative research projects with policy work. Pursue questions that matter to you while building insight into the economic challenges and opportunities facing the region.

Regional Focus with National Reach:
Dive deep into the economic fabric of America's industrial heartland—a region undergoing dynamic transformation—while contributing to discussions of national significance.

Bridge Building:
Master the art of translation, turning sophisticated econometric analyses into compelling narratives that resonate with policymakers, business leaders, and the public.

Your Impact As a Researcher, you'll:

Help identify and answer open questions that matter to policymakers and the public

Design and execute innovative research methodologies to unpack complex economic questions

Wrangle diverse datasets to uncover hidden trends and relationships in regional and national economies

Conduct statistical and econometric analyses that stand up to rigorous academic and policy scrutiny

Collaborate on research projects from conception through publication with the level of independence increasing with experience and demonstrated ability

As a Policy Advisor, you'll:

Provide critical insights on Fourth District economic conditions

Support the Bank president's preparation for FOMC meetings with timely analysis

Contribute expert perspective to the nationally distributed Beige Book Help translate regional economic realities into policy implications

As a Storyteller, you'll:

Author/co-author compelling articles and reports that bring economic data to life Craft presentations that make complex concepts accessible and engaging

Communicate with diverse audiences—from community stakeholders to PhD economists

Build the public's understanding of regional economic trends and the Federal Reserve System through clear, thoughtful writing and presentations

What You Bring Educational Foundation:

Master’s degree in economics or related…