Associate Economist: Data, Markets & Legal Impact

Secretariat; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay transparency

Job summary

Secretariat is a consulting firm focused on economic, financial, and regulatory challenges for leading clients. As an Economics Associate, you’ll apply classroom skills to real cases, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute early to projects in economics, finance, analytics, and litigation consulting.

You will engage in data-driven analysis, research markets and industries, and help turn findings into actionable insights with compelling visuals and reports.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science or a related field.
• Able to start between January 2027 and September 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with Stata, Python, or R
• Enjoys solving problems, thinking logically, and using analysis to support recommendations
• Has experience working with data through coursework, projects, research, internships, or other hands-on activities
• Brings curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn new tools, topics, and ways of thinking
• Pays close attention to details, stays organized, and takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Works well independently while also enjoying collaboration with teammates, mentors, and project leaders
• Communicates clearly in writing and conversation, especially when explaining research, data, or ideas
• Is authorized to work in the U.S. without needing sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Dive into real-world data to uncover what is happening in companies, markets, and industries
• Support quantitative analysis, including gathering, processing, and analyzing data, and conduct qualitative market and industry research
• Explore business issues that go beyond the textbook by researching companies, competitors, and industries
• Turn numbers, research, and analysis into insights that clients and legal teams can act on
• Create clear visuals and presentations that bring complex ideas to life
• Build hands-on experience with tools like Excel, R, Stata, or Python

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/finance/math/statistics

Tools

Excel

R

Stata

Python

Job description

Secretariat is a consulting firm focused on economic, financial, and regulatory challenges for leading clients. As an Economics Associate, you’ll apply classroom skills to real cases, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute early to projects in economics, finance, analytics, and litigation consulting.

You will engage in data-driven analysis, research markets and industries, and help turn findings into actionable insights with compelling visuals and reports.