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(2028 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern (Summer 2027)

Charles River Associates
Location
Boston, MA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; New York, NY, United States; Oakland, CA, United States; Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Washington, DC, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Multi-Practice
Salary
$30 - $37.50
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2027/Summer 2028 with an academic focus on quantitative research (Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related)
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial and/or accounting concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods
  • Experience in Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS)
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
Nice to have
  • Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired
  • Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
  • Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages
What the job really is

The Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate Internship at Charles River Associates involves working alongside senior colleagues on live client consulting projects over an 8-10 week period. Interns will conduct economic and industry research, perform financial analyses, develop models using programming languages, and assist in producing research summaries and expert reports. The role is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the consulting business and may lead to a full-time position after graduation.

Benefits
  • 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
  • Comprehensive total rewards program including a 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
  • Work location flexibility with a mix of in-office and remote work
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for locations outside California and Washington DC
  • Mandarin language fluency required for specific projects, necessitating additional interviews
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