Associate - Generalist (PhD)

Analysis Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Analysis Group, a leading economics consulting firm, seeks an Associate - Generalist (PhD) to work across multiple projects and practice areas. You will drive research, analysis, and strategy for complex cases in a collaborative environment.

You will contribute to empirical modeling, qualitative research, and client deliverables while engaging in firm-building and recruiting activities across Boston and other offices. This is a highly rigorous, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Strong quantitative and research skills; familiarity with AI tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to present ideas clearly.
• Collaborative mindset with teamwork and independence as needed.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative analyses and modeling using SAS, R, Stata, Python.
• Qualitative research including evaluating client documents and literature.
• Preparation of reports and collaboration with internal and external experts.
• Team building and collaboration across offices and case portfolio.
• Firm-building initiatives: recruiting, mentoring, inclusion, pro bono work.
• Business development and marketing activities including pitches.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Qualitative research

Report preparation

Team collaboration

Firm building

AI tools familiarity

Education

PhD in Economics

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Python

Job description

This role is recruiting in US-MA-Boston | US-IL-Chicago | US-TX-Dallas | US-CO-Denver | US-CA-Los Angeles | US-NY-New York | US-CA-San Francisco | US-DC-Washington, DC

About the Associate Position:

As an associate, you have the opportunity to work on complex business problems within an inclusive and collaborative environment. Associates can expect to work on multiple projects at a time across various practice areas and industries. Associates can expect to play a critical role in driving the research, analysis, and strategy of cases. Responsibilities may include:

• Quantitative analyses and modeling: you will help lead the development of empirical models to address our clients’ needs using tools such as SAS, R, Stata, Python.
• Qualitative research: you will contribute to and oversee the review of academic and industry research; you will evaluate client documents to develop support to address our clients’ needs.
• Preparation of reports/collaboration with experts: you will assist in the development of expert reports and other client deliverables; you will collaborate with internal and external experts to identify innovative, evidence-based solutions to our clients’ problems.
• Team building and collaboration: you will collaborate with colleagues at all levels and across offices as part of your portfolio of case work, helping to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Firm-building initiatives: you will contribute to firm life by participating in recruiting, mentoring, and inclusion initiatives; pro bono work; and business development and marketing activities (including marketing calls and pitch material development).

About Analysis Group:

Make an impact at Analysis Group, where we provide our clients with thoughtful, pragmatic solutions to their most challenging business and litigation problems—within a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning. Analysis Group is one of the largest private economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.

• We offer cutting-edge analyses and analytical tools to address business challenges that require rigorous, evidence-based research.
• We collaborate with top professors from leading institutions to create a bridge between current academic thinking and real business issues.
• We assist premier law firms in many different litigation contexts, including antitrust, intellectual property and commercial damages, and with all aspects of litigation, including pretrial discovery, development of economic and financial models, preparation of testimony, and critique of opposing experts.
• We advise corporate and government clients on a range of business issues that require expert interpretation of economic and financial data, including valuation of companies and assets, securities and financial instruments, tax and transfer pricing issues, cost-effectiveness analyses, market analyses, and evaluation of mergers and acquisitions.
• We also help organizations create strategies for growth by analyzing market dynamics and organizational capabilities, enhancing innovation in current products and services, and identifying new market opportunities.
• We have received the Boston Bar Association’s President’s Award for the firm’s pro bono work on civil legal aid and homelessness, and the firm’s innovative approach to recruitment has been featured prominently in major outlets, including the Financial Times and Leaders magazine.
• We have also been recognized as a best place to work in several top national surveys, including Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work and Employees’ Choice awards (small and medium business category) and Vault’s Consulting 50, where we ranked 17th overall and as the top-ranked economic consulting firm.

Analysis Group fosters a progressive and academically oriented work environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration across diverse areas of expertise.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Strong quantitative and research skills, including analytical and creative problem-solving abilities; familiarity with AI tools; the ability to apply targeted research to address client challenges; intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to continuously learn; and the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to opposing arguments.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• A strong academic track record, with demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

We welcome applications from PhD candidates at a range of career stages, including those with 2–4 years of relevant post-degree experience in academia, government, or consulting. We encourage these candidates to apply; role and responsibilities will be calibrated to each candidate’s experience.

Except in exceptional circumstances, candidates who will require future visa sponsorship must have a STEM-eligible degree and at least 36 months of valid post-graduation work authorization, such as F-1 OPT or J-1 Academic Training to join the firm. For such individuals, Analysis Group will provide post-hire immigration support, as appropriate under prevailing immigration and firm policy.

Analysis Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. The estimated salary range for this position is $240,000-$245,000. Actual compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and qualifications. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based in large part on individual performance. Additional information about Analysis Group’s benefits offerings can be found here.

Analysis Group embraces equal opportunity. We are committed to building teams that bring a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as we believe that a strong and inclusive workforce directly supports our goal of providing the highest-quality work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

The application deadline for the Associate - Generalist (PhD) position is Monday, November 16, 2026. Interviews will begin in mid-December. After the deadline, we may continue reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If you miss the application deadline and the role remains posted, we will still encourage you to apply and you may be considered pending availability.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.