Remarks:

This internship position will:

Support 13 economists (within Policy Research Analysis) with their independent research. Research topics may vary widely.When priorities necessitate, support Policy High Priority initiatives.

The ideal hire will possess:

Some prior experience with databases or SQL.Some familiarity with statistics software (ex: SAS, R, STATA).

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships

Applicants must be current students enrolled in a degree seeking program

This position requires a combination of hybrid and in-person presence in our Washington DC office

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current graduate-level students, graduating from their program Spring 2026 or later.

About the Team

The Workforce and Workplace Management (WWM) team in the Division of Supervision and Regulation aligns workforce development strategies and talent management programs with the strategic plans and priorities of the Division and Federal Reserve Board.

The WWM team’s mission is to support strategic initiatives within SR and the System by overseeing the implementation of various Board workforce planning and human resources programs. These programs include conflicts of interest (COFI), performance management, position management, rewards and recognition, teleworking and alternative work schedule programs, job rotation programs, student internships, onboarding programs and workforce analytics. Additionally, WWM's role focuses on providing strategic consultation to SR management team(s) and ensuring that these programs are implemented based on industry best practices and in line with the Board's policies.

About the Role

The WWM team is seeking a year-round graduate student intern to help support and manage several projects, research and administrative work in the Division of Supervision Regulation. The intern will primarily focus on the administration of the conflicts of interest (COFI) program. This is a great opportunity for a graduate student with an academic focus in law, finance, public policy or public administration. The selected individual will complete assignments pertaining to conflicts of interest and all aspects of an embedded talent management team.

Responsibilities include:

Provide support to the cross-sectional Conflicts of Interest (COFI) program.Assist the program manager and designated ethics officer in addressing specific conflicts of interest and compliance matters within the Board and Federal Reserve Banks.Support the administration of ethics and conflicts of interest training and maintain necessary training materials, procedures, FAQ’s.Support the review of confidential financial disclosure reports and related documents and assist financial disclosure filers to ensure reporting requirements are understood and necessary information is reported accurately.Process credentials for staff conducting bank examinations/inspections and facilitate conflicts checks for Board and Federal Reserve Banks.

Talent management support, including but not limited to the following areas:

Recruitment/onboardingRewards recognitionInternship programmingPerformance managementWorkday data entry and talent management administrationDrafting communications, research of best talent management practices, program improvement, and evaluation.Managing various SharePoint sites, lists, and librariesParticipation in special projects as assigned; may implement project recommendations.

Over the course of the internship, the student will:

Improve upon written and presentation skills;Improve upon analytical skills;Participate in creating leadership and staff development recommendations;Suggest process, policy and program enhancements;Gain experience in both COFI and talent management programming.

Suggested Education/Major: Pursuing graduate level degree in human resources, law, finance, public policy, public administration, business management, or related field.

Required Skills/Knowledge

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;Strong verbal and written communication skills;Ability to work collaboratively in teams;Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management and organizational skills;Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities.Demonstrated interest in Ethics, Compliance, and Legal matters.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Notes

Anticipated Work Hours: During the summer, 40 hours per week; during the school semesters, min 15-20 hours per weekAnticipated Start Date: January 2025Anticipated Work Environment: This internship can be completed fully remote OR in a hybrid capacity in Washington, DC.

The year-round intern will join the Data Architecture, Technology, and Analytics (DATA) section to assist members with a variety of projects aimed at modernizing the Research Statistics division’s data environment. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and work across all functional areas of the team, performing a variety of assignments. Agility, curiosity, and the ability to toggle between multiple projects simultaneously are key.

Specific projects/assignments may include:

Developing data pipelines and ML based analytical tools in AWS environment.Assisting data governance activities including but not limited to data flow diagrams development, data dictionaries development, and data inventory collection.Compiling and/or analyzing data to prepare dashboards, briefings, and reports for the DATA section.Supporting the section SharePoint Online site development.

Education Requirements

Graduating fall 2025 or laterCurrently pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, Data Analytics, or other related field of study.

Skills/Knowledge Required

Graduate school level or equivalent Data Analytics background with AWS cloud experience.Strong quantitative skills, including programming experience in python, R and other scripting languages for processing numerical and unstructured data.Experience in creating complex regular expressions.Skilled in the graphical representation of information in the form of charts, diagrams, pictures, and dashboards with programs and tools (e.g., Excel, Power Bl, python/R graphics lib).Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent organization skills.

The internship is a year-round opportunity, running approximately January-August 2025, and can be completed virtually. We are seeking a commitment of 20-30 hrs/week.

U.S CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED