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(2027 PhD/ABD graduates) Economic Consulting Senior Associate - United States

Charles River Associates
Location
Boston, MA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; College Station, TX, United States; Los Angeles, CA, United States; New York, NY, United States; Oakland, CA, United States; Tallahassee, FL, United States; Washington, DC, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Multi-Practice
Salary
$170,000 – $235,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD degree in economics with a completion date of December 2026/Summer 2027
  • Strong knowledge of economic concepts and quantitative research skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in statistical analysis programs (such as Stata, SAS, Python, R, Matlab or Mathematica)
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
Nice to have
  • Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
  • Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages
  • Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events
  • Experience in Excel, SQL, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS)
What the job really is

The Economic Consulting Senior Associate position at Charles River Associates involves conducting research and analysis in a collaborative environment, focusing on economic and financial issues relevant to litigation and regulatory matters. The role includes designing economic models, supervising junior analysts, and presenting findings to clients. Candidates will also engage in practice-building activities and have opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Superior benefits package
  • Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
  • In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Things to weigh
  • Candidates must submit a research/job market paper as part of the application process
  • Minimal travel is required, but candidates should be prepared to work in the office 3 to 4 days a week on average
  • Salary range is broad and starting pay may vary based on multiple factors
  • The role is focused on consulting, which may not appeal to those seeking purely academic positions
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