Senior Policy Fellow

Overview

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is seeking a limited-term, full-time Senior Policy Fellow to join the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD). This position can be located either at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis or at its branch in Helena, Montana, and requires regular on-site presence. The Senior Policy Fellow will be a member of our Community Development and Engagement (CDE) policy team and will work alongside researchers, data scientists, engagement specialists, and content experts to conduct quantitative and qualitative research to help inform public policy discussions related to tribal economies.

• Engage in thought leadership with a multidisciplinary team to drive CICD policy engagement.
• Identify and advance public policy solutions to challenge facing Indian Country economic development.
• Brief policymakers on issues within their portfolio as needed.
• Contribute to and produce written memos, reports, and analyses for publication on the Bank website and other venues.
• Translate research findings into written products and talking points to reach broad audiences.
• Support ad hoc requests for policy support, prepares fact sheets, and provide technical assistance to external partners.
• Make presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Connect the Bank’s applied research to the needs of practitioners to advance ideas and solutions.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Provide project management on public policy areas that affect Indian Country and CICD’s objectives.
• Manage projects with clearly stated goals and objectives, timelines for implementation, and metrics for success.
• Manage projects and relationships in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Maintain effective relationships with Reserve Bank peers and management as well as key external constituents (e.g., think tanks, universities, government agencies, nonprofits, business and community leaders, financial institutions, educators, and other related organizations).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working on Indian Country-related issues.
• Ability to engage in thought leadership with a multidisciplinary team to drive CICD policy engagement.
• Proven ability to manage and adapt to multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities, and informational needs.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work without extensive oversight.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and meet tight and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to manage projects with clearly stated goals, objectives, timelines, and meet metrics for success.
• Strong interpersonal skills and deep experience maintaining effective and productive relationships with internal colleagues and external partners and stakeholders.
• Advanced writing skills with the ability to turn complex topics into compelling and accessible language.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting and communicating policy and research findings to a broad audience of stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in a related field (social sciences, Native American studies, business administration, public administration/policy, economics).
• Experience working on issues related to tribal economic development.
• Experience working in a legislative body or government agency.
• Experience with policy analysis and connecting applied research and public policy.

Minneapolis: $82,600 – $103,262 – $123,900 (expected starting salary $82,600 – $103,262).
Helena: $74,300 – $92,936 – $111,500 (expected starting salary $74,300 – $92,930). Salary offer will be based on qualifications/experience of the candidate, alignment with market data, the needs of the position, our total compensation package, and internal equity.

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free public transportation passes
• Annual educational assistance
• On-site fitness facility
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more…

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