Community and Economic Development (CED) Advisor / Sr. CED Advisor

Position Summary

The Atlanta Fed’s Community and Economic Development Department supports the central bank’s mandate of stable prices and maximum employment by helping improve the economic opportunity of low- and moderate-income populations and underserved places for a stronger economy for all Americans. To this end, the Department seeks a Community and Economic Development Research Advisor/Senior Advisor to produce original quantitative research papers and reports on topics related to affordable housing, housing policy, or broader housing dynamics affecting low- and moderate-income populations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and Writing
  Leads research design and writing of quantitative research on affordable housing topics.
  Identifies new research opportunities and proposes a research agenda.
  Produces written reports for publication in the Department’s Discussion Papers and short-form publications and may author academic journal publications as appropriate.

• Engagement and Translation of Research
  Translates quantitative research into actionable insights for housing stakeholders throughout the Sixth District.
  Develops and maintains relationships with other researchers and practitioners in support the Department's research and engagement strategy.

• Monitoring and Analysis
  Through data analysis and a network of community contacts, contributes to the regular monitoring of affordable housing trends and related issues in the Sixth District.
  Briefs Bank leadership on Sixth District affordable housing trends and related issues to enhance understanding of barriers and opportunities experienced by low- and moderate-income populations.

• Departmental Engagement
  Mentors Community and Economic Development analysts and staff.
  Contributes to the overall research environment by attending internal seminars and providing feedback on other’s work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Required: Advanced degree in Public Policy, Economics, or a related quantitative social science field or commensurate research experience in an affordable housing topical area.
  Experience independently designing and completing research projects.
  Established record of applied and/or scholarly publication on topics related to affordable housing, housing policy, or broader housing dynamics affecting low- and moderate-income populations.
  Demonstrated knowledge of advanced quantitative research methods.

• PREFERRED: Ph.D. in Public Policy, Economics, or a related quantitative social science field.
  Experience communicating research to a broader audience of practitioners and policymakers.