Month: September 2025

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring Research Associates (RAs) to begin in Summer 2026.

About the Role

RAs support economists on research, monetary policy, and forecasting projects. Responsibilities include data analysis, programming (R, Stata, MATLAB, or Python), and co-authoring research such as SF Fed Economic Letters. The program is a two-year, full-time commitment, ideal for students considering graduate study in economics, finance, statistics, or public policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative background (econometrics, statistics, math, programming).
• Interest in economics or finance.
• U.S. citizenship/permanent residency (sponsorship not available).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $80,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition assistance for coursework at UC Berkeley and other local universities

Application Details

Submit the following in PDF format:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Undergraduate transcript (unofficial ok)
4. Writing sample (optional)
5. At least one letter of recommendation (sent directly to SF.ER.RARecruiting@sf.frb.org)

📍 Location: San Francisco, CA (in-office)

📅 Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

🔗 More info & application portal: Federal Reserve Careers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hiring Statisticians in the Bureau of Economics for positions beginning as late as Summer 2026 in Washington, D.C. This is a great opportunity for seniors and master’s students with coursework in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science.

Duties

• Work alongside PhD economists on antitrust and consumer protection investigations.
• Provide economic and statistical analysis to support FTC cases.
• Conduct academic research and develop market reports.

Positions

• Statistician GS-7: Requires strong interest in applied microeconomics, proficiency in Stata/R/Python, and data analysis skills.
• Statistician GS-9: Requires advanced programming (Stata, R, Python, SQL, C++), experience with regression, ML, or NLP, and ability to work with large datasets.

Details

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Term: 1 year, renewable up to 4 years.
• Application deadline: September 25, 2025
• Apply via USAJOBS: Application link

Tips for Applicants

• Use the USAJOBS resume builder for clarity.
• In your cover letter, highlight coursework/projects in statistics, econometrics, and programming.
• Address your interest in economics, FTC’s mission, and any research or policy-related experiences.
• Complete the self-assessment carefully—consider your knowledge relative to the general population, not just peers.

👉 Learn more about the role: FTC Statistician Recruiting Page