Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Join our team as an early-career quantitative analyst and build expertise in tribal economies and economic outcomes.

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 quantitative colleague to join our team. As CICD’s Research Assistant, you’ll work with CICD’s team of researchers and policy experts to deepen a collective understanding of tribal economies and economic outcomes through high-quality, accessible analysis. With your attention to detail, drive to learn new skills, and aptitude for policy-relevant research, you’ll be a valued contributor to CICD’s mission with ongoing opportunities for professional growth within a nation-wide institution with deep connections and expertise.

This is a two-year temporary, benefits-eligible position with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are expected to be in the office 5 days per week for meetings and team collaboration.

To be considered, your application MUST include (attach all documents in upload link):

• Resume/CV with links to any public code or analytical products
• Cover letter explaining interest in this position and CICD
• Work Sample (assessment will be required during the interview process to evaluate relevant skills and competencies)
• Professional References (required for candidates advancing to the final stage of the hiring process)
  
  

Core Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with CICD researchers, use code-based analytical tools (primarily R) to explore questions relevant to deepening a collective understanding of tribal economies
• Respond to requests for ad hoc data analysis and interpretation
• Develop data visualizations to accompany CICD articles, presentations, and other content describing research findings
• Support the maintenance of CICD’s public-facing data products
• Lead literature reviews
  
  

Qualifications:

• Specific rationale for choosing this role and CICD
• Bachelor’s degree in economics/quantitative social science or a related field
• Proficiency in at least one of R or Stata with demonstrated experience in application to project-based work
• Demonstrated effectiveness in team-based work as well as self-directed learning and problem-solving
• Strong, demonstrated attention to detail
• Commitment to building strong proficiency in the analytical tools and practices in use at CICD, including R and Git
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Indian Country context, institutions, and economic issues
• Knowledge of business dynamics (i.e., tendencies in how businesses grow and develop over time)
• Demonstrated experience with written and/or visualized analysis of data
• Previous experience working collaboratively in a data-rich environment
• Existing proficiency in R
• Advanced coursework in statistics, econometrics, and/or programming
• Prior collaborative coding and version control experience (Git)
  
  

Salary & Benefits:

The full salary range is $59,300 - $74,081 - $88,900. The expected starting salary range is $59,300 - $65,000. 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

Economics/Research Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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