Job Information
Federal Reserve Bank Associate Data Scientist, Center for Indian Country Development in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
The Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) is a research and policy institute dedicated to advancing the economic self-determination and prosperity of Native nations and Indigenous communities through actionable data and research that inform public policy discussions. Headquartered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis within the Community Development and Engagement (CDE) division, we support the Minneapolis Fed’s mission to serve the public by pursuing a growing economy that works for all of us.
We are seeking a collaborative, early-career data scientist to join our team. In this role, you’ll support analysis conducted by CDE’s team of researchers and policy experts using a variety of datasets. Additionally, you’ll maintain externally facing data dashboards, build and refine data visualizations, conduct code review, and occasionally coauthor new analysis in CICD’s areas of work.
In your application materials, please include a brief explanation of your interest in this role and links to any public code products, if applicable. Candidates will be asked for a code-based work sample later in the hiring process.
This position requires a regular on-site presence in Minneapolis, MN.
Core Responsibilities
Use code-based analytical tools to answer questions relevant to economic development in Native 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
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
Maintain public-facing data dashboards and other data tools
Document analytical work and data products
Required Qualifications
Strong proficiency in computational/statistical programming with 2 years of relevant quantitative and programming work experience .
Specific rationale for choosing CDE
Demonstrated effectiveness in team-based work as well as self-directed learning and problem-solving
High attention to detail
Ability to manage and adapt to multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities, deadlines, and informational needs
Ability to maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with technical and non-technical colleagues
Strong proficiency in computational/statistical programming with 2 years of relevant quantitative and programming work experience
Experience with or strong willingness to learn dashboarding tools like R Shiny and Tableau, as well as version control tools like GitLab
Preferred Qualifications:
Content knowledge in one or more of CICD’s topical areas (economic development and/or business dynamics; labor market policies; housing affordability; and/or access to credit)
Bachelor's degree in quantitative subject such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or degree in another subject such as finance, economics or relevant quantitative background.
Strong existing proficiency in R
Prior professional experience with collaborative coding and version control workflows
Prior analytical experience with core public data products (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau products, IPUMS)
Salary & Benefits:
The full salary range for MPLS is $75,300 - $94,147 - $113,000.
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.
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)
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…
The Minneapolis Fed is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons and we work together to pursue an economy that works for all of us.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Data Analytics Family Group
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
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