The salary grade for this position is: 18/17. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop high-impact speeches, op-eds, and communications covering monetary policy, payments systems, financial markets, regional economic conditions, community development initiatives, and other business focused topics
Collaborate closely with the Research Department and subject matter experts to translate technical analyses into accessible content for diverse stakeholders
Maintain subject matter expertise across the Federal Reserve's functional areas, with particular emphasis on economic policy
Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for FOMC meetings, congressional testimonies, industry conferences, and community engagements
Develop speech strategy and identify speaking opportunities that advance the Bank's key objectives in economic policy, financial innovation, and community development
Support communications for the Board of Directors and advisory councils on matters relevant to the Federal Reserve's mission
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in Economics, Finance, Communications, or related field
Strong understanding of the Federal Reserve System, economic policy, financial markets, and regional economic development
Exceptional ability to synthesize complex research into clear, compelling narratives across various subject areas
Minimum of ten years of experience writing executive-level communications in economics, finance, or public policy
Excellent project management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
Capacity to travel with the President to key engagements (6-12 trips annually)
Other Requirements:
This position requires maintaining confidentiality with sensitive materials and serving as a trusted advisor on communications strategy across the Bank's diverse functional areas.
Physical Requirements: None
We offer a great benefits package that features:
Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $120 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Additional Information:
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
Due to the nature of the information you will have access to, we require that you also complete a more in-depth enhanced background screening (Peraton moderate or high).
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to “Protected Individuals” as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are permanent residents must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen when eligible to do so and pursue a path to citizenship. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a permanent resident and a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
Starting on September 2, 2025, all Bank employees will work full-time on site. By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity starting on September 2, 2025.
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