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Senior Public Affairs Analyst

Company: Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Senior Public Affairs Analyst page is loaded Senior Public Affairs Analyst Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-0000017083 CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of ChicagoAs a Senior Public Affairs Analyst, you will be responsible for the creation and execution of external communications strategies that support and elevate the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. You will manage the preparation and management of external communications with a focus on government officials, while collaborating on the development of outreach plans and communications strategies for the public affairs department overall.

Outreach to government officials should be designed in a way that is strategic, proactive and supports overarching communications and outreach goals. You will work closely with speech, media and other internal teams, support public outreach events of bank leaders and coordinate with external parties.

This work will include direct Capitol Hill outreach, preparing bank leaders and/or subject matter experts for legislative meetings, and performing advance and related work for external engagements by bank leaders and day-of support in coordination with the broader public affairs team.

The level of work required is considered advanced and operates under minimal supervision. This job has no direct reports.
Internally this role will be listed as Senior Outreach Program Representative.Your Responsibilities:

  • Develop government relations outreach strategies focused on members of Congress and their staffs to provide information on the policymaking processes and economic research of the Chicago Fed and larger Federal Reserve System.
  • Be a Bank subject matter expert in non-partisan outreach to legislators, including working directly with policymakers and staff on behalf of the Bank.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for the Bank's subject matter experts to meet with legislators and their staff to enhance knowledge of the Federal Reserve and regional and U.S. economy.
  • Monitor and assess legislation relevant to the Bank, the Federal Reserve System, and the financial services industry, with a focus on Congress. Proactively informs Bank leadership on potential impacts.
  • Support strategies for and planning and execution of public outreach by bank leaders across the district
  • Measure the outcomes of outreach and evaluates impact, learn and improve.
  • Represent the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on Federal Reserve System groups
  • Plan, create and initiate communications projects/materials such as talking points, summaries, official comments, and news releases; provide support on the development of more complex communications projects.
  • Partner with media team, social and others on digital platforms and mediums to support communications strategiesYour Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent in political science, journalism, communications, public relations or related field.
    • Record of tracking legislation, building and executing strategies and establishing productive relationships with policymakers and their staffs at the Federal level
    • At least five years of related work experience. -Your Knowledge and Skills:
      • Excellent strategic, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills
      • Experience in government relations, especially Federal legislative processes
      • Understand integrated approach to public affairs that brings together government relations, media relations, digital communications and public outreach
      • Ability to explain and simplify complex topics to general audiences
      • Understand and have an interest in financial services, economics and community development
      • Collaborative, works well with others and can excel in a team environment
      • Proactive with ability to anticipate needs of our partners
      • Ability to work under deadline and balance a range of short-term and long-term projectsWhat we offer
        • Comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria
        • A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your careerOur RequirementsYou will work under a hybrid model in Chicago, IL. #LI-HybridAs a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob Category Communications/Public RelationsWork ShiftFirst (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 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.Privacy Notice About Us OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States-one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us
          There will always be room for personal growth
          Our people are first
          You'll find the right balance
          Your responsibilities will be meaningfulWe hope that you will be our future colleague.

Keywords: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Chicago , Senior Public Affairs Analyst, Professions , Chicago, Illinois

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