Research Associate

When you join the Federal Reserve - the nation's central bank you'll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we're building a dynamic and diverse team for our future. The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate (RA) with a focus on agricultural economics to be located in Omaha. The Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of agricultural topics, including finance, trade, production, and regional markets to provide support for monetary policy and industry engagement. The Department has an opening for an RA to start summer 2026. The duration for this position generally is expected to be for 2 years with the opportunity to extend, if applicable. This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about agricultural research and considering a graduate degree in economics or a related field. RAs develop technical skills in data management, survey methodologies, and statistical analysis and gain exposure to a broad range of economic research topics with a particular emphasis on agricultural markets and institutions. Key Activities Working with other economists on policy briefings, presentations for external engagements, and research projects related to agricultural economics and finance. Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing agricultural economic data, preparing charts for presentations on agricultural and regional economic conditions. Oversee processes associated with collecting data through quarterly surveys of agricultural credit and lending conditions. Assisting in developing and organizing agricultural conferences, industry meetings, and roundtables. Required Education and Skills Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, agricultural economics or a closely related field with a focus on agriculture. Coursework or experience in economics required; coursework or experience in agricultural economics preferred. Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages, such as Stata, R, Python, or Matlab, highly desirable. Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable. Salary $59,000 - 76,300 / Research Associate I $70,100 - 90,800 / Research Associate II Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate's qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location. How We Work On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility Location: Omaha, NE Screening Requirements Certain eligibility requirements may apply. Sponsorship The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences. #J-18808-Ljbffr