Posted to IASSIST on: 2016-01-25
Employer: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Employer URL: https://www.clevelandfed.org/
Description
Serve as a member of the Research Library staff focused on Data Management. The individual in this role will play a vital role in establishing best practices for acquiring and managing data assets in the Bank.
Essential Accountabilities:
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Provide research and reference services including responding to data requests, locating data and supporting documentation, performing in-depth bibliographic searching.
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Share knowledge of existing data products in the market and understand the current state and trends in data services and analysis tools.
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Negotiate data contracts with third parties and manage compliance with licensing requirements.
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Create and maintain a process for data lifecycle management, including recording requests, disseminating contract terms to users, managing access to data, and archiving and preserving data.
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Provide Library Reference customer service to Bank employees, Federal Reserve System contacts, and the public by responding to information requests.
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Manage compliance of internally created and purchased data with Federal Reserve information security requirements.
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Partner with local and national information technology staff to develop and implement approaches to making large data sets accessible to Cleveland Fed staff.
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Develop expertise in data archiving options and assist users with data preservation activities including internally developed datasets and code.
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Enhance accessibility of purchased and created datasets through the assignment of metadata. Test data quality through profiling activities.
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Monitor accuracy, consistency, and usability of data to ensure Library users will find the information requested.
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Participate in Federal Reserve System data committees and initiatives.
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Remain current with emerging standards and professional best practices.
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Adhere to the Bank’s attendance policies through regular and prompt attendance.
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Perform other duties as assigned or requested
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Master’s degree of Library Science, Library and Information Science or Economics.
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3+ years of related work experience required.
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Experience/strong familiarity with economics, banking and finance-related datasets and other information.
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Experience with data management tools and/or statistical software preferred.
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Knowledge of major data providers and their products (e.g., S&P, Thomson Reuters)
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Ability to prioritize multiple projects and track workflow efficiently. Strong multi-tasker.
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Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Archived on: 2016-01-27