Senior Vice President & Director, Real Time Data Research Center

The RealTime DataResearchCenteris a source of knowledge andexpertiseabout real-time macroeconomic data, surveys of macroeconomic forecasts, and macroeconomic modeling.Housed within the Philadelphia Fed’s Research Department, the Center producesmacroeconometricanalyses and collects andmaintainsa variety of data sets ofvalue 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, providingvaluable insights to be drawn from that research for monetary policymaking. Learn more about the purposes and functions of the RealTime Data Research Centerhere.

TheSenior Vice President (SVP) & Director of the RealTime DataResearchCenterleadsthe Center’s full portfolio of activities. This includesmacroeconomic surveys, data collection, forecasting, workshops, and conferences.The SVPsetsstrategicvision, provides guidance and development tothe Center’sstaff, ensurestheintegrityand visibility of its products, and strengthens partnerships with academic and central bank researchers.As a memberof the Research Department’s Leadership Team, the SVP will advance department initiativesandcontribute to its positive culture.Running adivisionwithinthe Research Department, the SVPis central to advancing the mission of the Center, providing strong leadershipas well asdevelopingits talent.

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidatemustdemonstrateexceptional executive‑level leadership andpossessastrongunderstanding ofmacroeconomic research, real‑time data, and advanced econometric techniques.They must be able to set and execute a vision for a complexportfolio of real time data, leveragingadvanced models; oversee high‑visibility macroeconomic surveys, anddata collection efforts; and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and relevance of the Center’s economic products. Success requires strong analytical judgment, the ability to guide sophisticateddata-gathering and analysisefforts, and the capacity to communicate insights clearly to seniorleaders, policymakersand external stakeholders. The candidate must build effective relationships, collaborate with fellow leaders, promote the Center’s work internally and externally, and provide thoughtful guidanceand coachingto staff while managing evolving priorities and delivering results under tight deadlines.

The salary range for this position is: $249, 500- $383, 900. Final salary and offer will bedeterminedby the applicant's background, experienceand skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Key Responsibilities
The scope of the role includes, but is not limited to:

StrategicLeadership

• Advance the strategic visionand planfor the RealTime DataResearchCenterthrough collaboration within the Department and Bank.

• Maintain and evolve the Center’s portfolio of products tocontinuouslymeet the mission of being a globalsource of data for economic research.

• Oversee macroeconomic surveys, real‑time‑data collection, andforecasting activities, ensuring alignment with themission and needs of stakeholders.

• Ensure the quality, integrity, and visibility of the Center’s products.

DepartmentManagement

• Providestrategicguidanceto the Center’smanagement team, evaluate performance, setexpectations, cascadeinformation, and ensureclarity aroundobjectives.

• Serve as a coach andmentor, forthe Center’s staffas well as the Research Department.

Communication& Relationship Management

• Coordinate Center activities with other sections of the Research Departmentand the Bank.

• EnsuretheCenter’sproducts reach a variety of audiences, including throughoutreach to academia.

• Overseethe content of regular publications produced by theCenter, ensuring theyare relevant and of high quality.

• Promote the resourcesfrom the Center to relevant stakeholdersandincorporateapplicablefeedback onproducts and enhancements.

Education and Experience:

• PhDineconomics, finance, orrelated field.

• Minimum of10years ofdemonstratedexperiencewithinthe field of economics, financeorrelated fields, including strongtrack recordof publishing in leading journals.

• Demonstrated people and project leadership.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking, including ability to assimilate complex information, understand complex topics, andintegrate data with policy concepts.

• Demonstratedexpertisein advanced quantitative economic/financial methods.

• Experiencein developing high-performing teams, with an emphasis on coaching and mentorship.

• Exceptional interpersonal skillsincludingwritten 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 travelas needed.

Ethics Considerations and Prohibited Activities

Employees of the Philadelphia Fedare held to the highest standards ofintegrity, impartiality, and public trust. Tomaintainconfidence in the Federal Reserve System, allemployees mustcomply withfederal statutes prohibiting financial conflicts of interest, and senior officialsare subject toadditionalrestrictions.

TheROLEis subject toSections III and IV ofthe FederalReserve Board’sInvestment and Trading Policy for FOMC Officials. Specifically, theROLE should not hold derivatives tied to short-term interest rates; ownor control, directly or indirectly, any debt or equity interest in a primary government securities dealer or any of its affiliate; or place bets on FOMC actions.must:

• Hold investments for at least 45 days.

• Refrain from trading during FOMC blackout periods or periods of financial market stress.

• Disclose financial transactions.

These restrictions also apply totheROLE’sspouse and dependent children. In addition, the Bank’sCodeof Conduct prohibits outside activities that conflict with official duties (e.g., serving as a director of a publiccompany) and certain partisan political activities.

Candidates should review the following to ensure compliance:

• Federal Reserve Bank Philadelphia Code of Conduct

• https: //www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/FOMC_InvestmentPolicy.pdf

• https: //www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/faqs-fomc-officials-investment-trading-policy.htm

We offer a great benefits package that features:

• 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…