Senior Regional Economist (Workforce Pathways)

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Research Department has an immediate opening for a Senior Regional Economist and co-lead of a new workforce pathways initiative, reporting to the Vice President for Economic Sensing & Engagement. In this role, the successful candidate supports the Bank's economic sensing and engagement efforts through a number of activities that include presentations on workforce pipelines and needs and the overall labor market. Both economic updates and workforce presentations will be provided to internal and external audiences, including Boards of Directors, Richmond Fed councils, workforce organizations, civic organizations, and professional associations. The candidate will lead or co-lead Bank strategic initiatives related to understanding workforce pathways for youth and young adults and how those pathways foster maximum employment. The candidate must monitor and analyze regional conditions, create messaging around workforce pathways and labor market health, develop tools and methods to track workforce outcomes, provide briefings to the Bank President and other executives, and maintain relationships in civic, academic, and business communities. Business outreach will include gathering information from contacts to support the regional outreach program. The candidate will also engage with the media. Cover letter stating why you are a good match to the job, how you got interested in workforce research, and how the role will fit into your career path.A recent example of your ability to write clearly and concisely about a workforce topic.**Qualifications:** 3 – 5 or more years of relevant work experience. Experience working on workforce development issues, either as an academic or as a practitioner, required.A comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and regional economic conditions and a commitment to keep abreast of emerging trends or changes. Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in time management to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and to meet schedule deadlines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft software. Knowledge of and experience with statistical software tools like Stata or SAS.When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:Great medical benefits **Other Requirements and Considerations:** **Sponsorship is not available for this role**. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures. Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.Why Our People Choose Us:

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