Research Business Coordinator II/Sr.

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.

Position Overview 

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive Business Coordinator II/Senior to provide comprehensive administrative and business operations support in the Research Division.  This role requires a self-motivated professional with strong attention to detail, proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while supporting shared goals, and contributing to an inclusive and high-performing team culture. 

Th ideal candidate anticipates needs before they arise, manages multiple priorities with minimal oversight, and consistently delivers exceptional service and execution.  This individual will play an important role in ensuring seamless business operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and efficiency through strong technical and analytical skills.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide high-level coordination and operational support to internal stakeholders and leadership.  Anticipate their needs and proactively manage priorities to ensure seamless execution of business activities.  Maintain continuous stakeholder engagement through timely communication and regular progress updates. 

• Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel arrangements for stakeholders, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries while ensuring compliance with company policies. 

• Oversee expense reporting and reimbursement processes while ensuring compliance with company policies.  Track and reconcile travel and event-related expenses. 

• Coordinate and manage complex logistics for meetings, conferences and events, partnering with internal teams across the organization to ensure all details are addressed.  This includes coordinating catering, AV, meeting space, registration, onsite support, and other event logistics.  

• Leverage advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis) to build trackers, reporting tools, and dashboards that support business operations.   

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline recurring processes by supporting automation initiatives throu