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

Charles River Associates; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates invites applications from Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, or computer science for an Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate role. You will work with PhD economists and CPAs to perform research, build models, and present findings to clients using Excel, Stata, Python, R, and SQL, among other tools.

The position emphasizes rigorous analysis, data handling, and collaboration across practice areas with a flexible in-office

Qualifications

• Quantitative research background required.
• Experience with Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn new skills and programming languages.
• Graduating December 2026 or Summer 2027 in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and industry research and analyze client materials.
• Develop financial and economic analyses or valuation models.
• Build models and run regression analyses using listed tools.
• Create visuals like tables and charts for presentations.
• Review analyst reports, literature, and client documents.
• Assist in producing research summaries and expert reports.

Skills

Quantitative research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics/Mathematics/CS

Tools

Excel

Stata

Python

R

SQL

SAS

ArcGIS/ArcPy

Databricks/Spark

Google Cloud

Azure

AWS

Job description

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

If your background is in Economics, Business, Finance, Financial Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other major focused on quantitative research, learn more about CRA!

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations listed):

• Antitrust & Competition (Boston, Oakland)
  Our Competition practice economists provide analysis and testimony in matters involving mergers and acquisitions, antitrust litigation, and global competition policy.
• Energy (Boston, New York, Washington, DC)
  The Energy team provides expert witness services for civil litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, much of it in the electricity and gas markets.
• Labor & Employment (College Station, Tallahassee, Washington, DC)
  We provide in-depth analysis, expert reports, testimony, and advisory services to clients involved in complex labor and employment issues such as wage and hour litigation and pay equity disputes.
• Life Sciences/ Litigation & Policy (Boston, Washington, DC)
  Our litigation team delivers expert testimony on a range of issues, while our policy experts provide independent analysis of global, national and regional policy issues for life sciences companies, government entities and industry bodies.

Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website .

Position Overview

• Work alongside, and in a collaborative environment with, talented and diverse colleagues, including PhD-trained economists, finance and accounting professionals (CFAs and CPAs), and valuation experts;
• Conduct economic and industry research while analyzing client materials to build an understanding of a case’s issues;
• Perform/develop financial and economic analyses or valuation models to support case theories and present those results to colleagues and clients;
• Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS; or Cloud computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS);
• Develop familiarity with data that serves as input to these analyses, including company transactional data (e.g., confidential sales data or win/loss data), financial reporting, accounting statements, and social and economic survey data, as well as non-financial measures of organizational performance;
• Review and summarize analyst reports, academic literature, client documents, depositions, license agreements, and industry trade press;
• Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings, including creation of visuals like tables and charts;
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2026/Summer 2027 with an academic focus on quantitative research (Economics, Business, Finance, Financial Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field);
• Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired;
• 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);
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Responsible AI Use in Recruiting

We believe that recruiting is fundamentally a human process, and we are committed to a hiring process that is consistent, transparent, and people-focused. While AI and other technology-enabled tools help our team operate more efficiently, we strive to provide every candidate with a personalized, thoughtful, and high-touch experience. As CRA invests significant human effort to find qualified members for our teams, we expect candidates to invest corresponding human effort to learn about CRA, prepare thoughtful application materials, and engage with our interviewers. Read more about appropriate hiring manager, recruiting team, and candidate AI at CRA on our website .

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $92,500-$100,000. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.

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As set forth in Charles River Associates’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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