Senior Vice President & Director, Real Time Data Research Center (, PA, United States)

Senior Vice President (SVP) & Director of the RealTime Data Research Center

The RealTime Data Research Center is a source of knowledge and expertise about real‑time macroeconomic data, forecast surveys, and macroeconomic modeling. Housed within the Philadelphia Fed’s Research Department, the Center produces macroeconometric analyses and collects and maintains a variety of data sets valuable to macroeconomists and monetary policymakers. Our mission is to be the global source of economic research around real‑time data, macroeconomic forecast surveys, and macroeconomic modeling, providing valuable insights for monetary policymaking.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance the strategic vision and plan for the RealTime Data Research Center through collaboration within the Department and Bank.
• Maintain and evolve the Center’s portfolio of products to continuously meet the mission of being a global source of data for economic research.
• Oversee macroeconomic surveys, real‑time data collection, and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with the mission and needs of stakeholders.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and visibility of the Center’s products.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Center’s management team, evaluate performance, set expectations, cascade information, and ensure clarity around objectives.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for the Center’s staff as well as the Research Department.
• Coordinate Center activities with other sections of the Research Department and the Bank.
• Ensure the Center’s products reach a variety of audiences, including academia.
• Oversee the content of regular publications produced by the Center, ensuring they are relevant and of high quality.
• Promote the resources from the Center to relevant stakeholders and incorporate applicable feedback on products and enhancements.

Education and Experience

• PhD in economics, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience within the field of economics, finance, or related fields, including a strong track record of publishing in leading journals.
• Demonstrated people and project leadership.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking, including the ability to assimilate complex information, understand complex topics, and integrate data with policy concepts.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced quantitative economic/financial methods.
• Experience in developing high‑performing teams, with an emphasis on coaching and mentorship.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage evolving priorities and tight deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Maintain a full‑time onsite presence at the Philadelphia Fed.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer‑funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center
• Additional Benefits, Discounts and More…

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and 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 View email address on apply.placed-app.com.

Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. 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. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.

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.

By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on‑site in a full‑time capacity.