Associate Data Scientist/Quant Analyst

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (Bank) is searching for an Associate Data Scientist in the Community Development and Engagement (CDE) division.

In this position you will work to advance the division’s efforts to advance the economic well-being of Indian Country and low- and moderate-income individuals, households, and communities.

As a data scientist, you will support analysis conducted by CDE’s team of researchers and policy experts.

Additionally, you will build and maintain externally facing data dashboards, analyze large datasets, build and refine data visualizations, conduct code review, and occasionally coauthor new analysis on housing- and labor-related topics in CDE’s areas of work.

Please provide both a resume and cover letter as part of your application for full consideration.

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 expected to be in the office 4 days per week for meetings and team collaboration. 

This position does not sponsor employment-based visas.

Responsibilities:


* Use code-based analytical tools to answer questions relevant to low- and moderate-income communities.


* Work with both public (e.g., decennial census, Current Population Survey, and American Community Survey) and restricted-access datasets to analyze socioeconomic trends and public policies affecting low- and moderate-income households.


* Respond to requests for data and data analyses; develop expertise on gathering data from a wide range of sources; stay current on data source developments both inside and outside the Federal Reserve System.


* Manage projects and relationships in a collaborative, team-based environment.


* Develop data visualizations to accompany articles describing research findings.


* Create public-facing data dashboards and other data tools.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required.

Master's degree holders are also welcome to apply.


* High level of attention to detail and commitment to rigorous quantitative analysis.


* Experience with database and statistical programs and languages, including R.


* Experience with or willingness to learn dashboarding tools like R Shiny and Tableau, as well as version control tools like Github.


* Interest in public policy related to labor market policies and housing affordability.


* Ability to manage and adapt to multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities, deadlines, and informational needs.


* Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team setting as well as the willingness to work independently without extensive oversight. 


* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with technical and non-technical staff.

Salary Range: $72,2...