Antitrust Researcher — Hybrid/Remote Data Analytics

NERA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) and retirement programs

Job summary

NERA Economic Consulting seeks Researchers to join its Antitrust practice in Chicago and other offices. You will analyze large datasets, apply econometric models, and help prepare expert analyses for high-stakes antitrust matters.

Required BA/BS in economics, statistics, or related fields, strong programming in Python/R/SAS/Stata, and outstanding written and oral communication. Base salary ranges $95,000–$100,000 yearly, with incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytic skills and strong academic record.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Python, R, SAS or Stata.
• Detail-oriented with clear, persuasive writing and excellent oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large data sets of prices, sales, and other economic data.
• Use statistics and econometric modeling to produce analyses for antitrust cases.
• Collect industry, company, and competitor information; review trends.
• Create trial exhibits; draft memos and presentation materials.
• Help prepare expert reports; participate in client and team meetings.
• Work in a team-based environment with tight deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Programming skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

NERA Economic Consulting seeks Researchers to join its Antitrust practice in Chicago and other offices. You will analyze large datasets, apply econometric models, and help prepare expert analyses for high-stakes antitrust matters.

Required BA/BS in economics, statistics, or related fields, strong programming in Python/R/SAS/Stata, and outstanding written and oral communication. Base salary ranges $95,000–$100,000 yearly, with incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.