CareerPlan

Principal Business Economist/Regional Policy Advisor

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-07-16 → 2026-11-12
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior economist providing strategic insights on regional economic conditions and sector-specific trends to inform Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.

Role type

Principal Business Economist / Regional Policy Advisor

Builds

Economic intelligence, survey programs, and policy briefings for the Federal Reserve System

Domain

US Monetary Policy / Regional Economics

Required skills

Regional economic analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methods, economic survey design, statistical software proficiency, public speaking, relationship building, project management

Preferred skills

Agricultural economics expertise, experience in manufacturing/automotive sectors, knowledge of Detroit/Chicago local economies

Technologies

Statistical software

Responsibilities

Facilitate economic roundtables and conduct site visits with senior business leaders, contribute to the Beige Book and FOMC preparation materials, deliver economic outlook presentations at conferences, mentor junior team members, conduct research for publication

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities