Data and Analytics Strategist

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
Do you love working with data, translating business objectives and communication concepts into online experiences, and collaborating with creative teams? Do you value a supportive and cooperative environment of continuous improvement?
As a Data and Analytics Specialist at the Federal Reserve you will develop compelling data driven content that keeps the public educated and informed about the working of the nation’s central bank. Our projects help make the underlying structure of the economy visible to the public and informs policy makers about the state of the economy. Reporting to the manager of Digital Solutions, you will develop data experiences for the department, Bank and System in close collaboration with Bank subject matter experts. This role supports the department by developing, maintaining, and enhancing the Bank's digital communication, as well as providing direction and expertise in the data visualization space. Works closely with content providers, web and application developers, support groups, writers, editors, designers, information security personnel, and other Federal Reserve System public information and System leads to deliver creative and engaging digital data experiences.

Essential Duties:

• You will consult with various departments to collaborate and understand the objectives behind data objectives for visualization and audience distribution.
• Conduct user and product owner research for data sets in order develop a deep understanding of the data produced by the bank in order to deliver dynamic and impactful visualizations.
• You work with leadership and project delivery to develop and define product roadmaps, enhancements and business goals from a strategic and user-centric approach.
• Collaborate with creative and technical teams to produce compelling data visualizations that meet business objectives and user expectations.
• You provide insight into data structure requirements by analyzing and interpreting multiple sources of data, collaborating on the operationalization of data for optimal presentation on various channels.
• Gather data and translates business requirements to provide appropriate analytical solutions to solve business problems, ranging from basic reporting to predictive analytics
• You visualize and reports analytic findings using a variety of methods to promote understanding of key insights and actionable takeaways for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• You will learn the Bank and System software development methodologies and standards. Recommends enhancements and changes to our processes where applicable.
• You have knowledge of the latest data presentation and management trends and translates those into opportunities to enhance our user's experiences promoting innovation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Subordinates: None

Scope Measurements: None

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics or relevant experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Prior experience with technical problem solving and explaining complex technical topics
• Self-starter and highly motivated; capable of working independently, yet collaboratively, within a team-oriented environment
• Experience with data profiling, data quality reporting, and data cleansing
• Familiarity with data architecture design and development concepts, such as data warehousing, data lakes, and modeling
• Experience with report development and modern BI and reporting tools, data querying/analytical software (Tableau, PowerBI, D3, Python, R, SAS)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Critical thinking skills with an eye for process improvement opportunities with an ability to perform moderate to highly complex independent research
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills and experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in data governance and data security
• Knowledge of web and digital analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Kissmetrics, Sprout, Adobe Analytics preferred.
• Demonstrated experiences in content strategy, user experience, usability, data visualization, search and website analytics, social media, or database design.

The salary grade for this position is: 13. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, and skills, and internal equity and alignment with market data.

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 $100 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:

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “[email protected]”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer nine employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

• We have nine employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Latin and Hispanic Heritage, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.

• 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 [email protected].

• 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.

• 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.

• Certain eligibility rules apply. 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.

• This is NOT a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.

• Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryData Analytics Family Group

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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