Data Analyst, Economic Consulting (US)

Cornerstone Research; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Research is seeking a Data Analyst to support rigorous analyses for complex litigation, regulatory investigations, and financial disputes. You will join case teams with experts and senior consultants to contribute from data ingestion through final deliverables.

The role is open to multiple U.S. offices and operates in a hybrid model requiring at least 50% in-office collaboration, with emphasis on building large datasets, models, and reproducible outputs for client-facing work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MA/MS in a quantitative field with strong academic performance
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience with data analysis, econometrics, statistics or programming
• Strong ability to manipulate structured datasets and produce clean outputs
• Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Proficiency in Python or R and familiarity with Bash/CLI/Git

Responsibilities

• Execute exploratory and econometric analyses on case data to accelerate insight
• Own end-to-end data workflows including ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and validation
• Build, document, and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines with reproducibility
• Translate case strategy into structured, reproducible data outputs
• Uphold coding standards and serve as technical reference for data decisions
• Lead escalation and resolution of technical issues on data work

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Bash/CLI/Git

Data analysis

Statistics

Education

BA/BS or MA/MS in quantitative field

Tools

Redshift

S3

Databricks

SQL Database

Job description

Responsibilities

The Data Analyst Role

This role is open to candidates in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, LA, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.

The Data Analyst plays a central role in delivering the rigorous analyses that underpin Cornerstone Research’s work in complex litigation, regulatory investigations, and financial disputes. You will work in case teams that range in size but typically include an academic or industry expert, senior consultants, and analysts. Within a case team, you will make important contributions during all phases of a project – from initial data ingestion through final deliverable.

Your work will span a wide range of analytical tasks, including building and cleaning large datasets, running quantitative models, and translating case team needs into structured, reproducible data outputs. The role demands precision and attention to detail, as the outputs you produce directly support expert testimony and client-facing work in high-stakes legal and regulatory proceedings. You will operate within a collaborative team environment and are expected to develop your understanding of the economic and legal context of the cases you support.

This is a hybrid role. Data Analysts are expected to work at least 50% in-office at their respective local office.

Workstreams & Tasks

• Execute exploratory and econometric analyses, investigating the analytical possibilities of case data and accelerating the case team’s time-to-insight on complex datasets
• Own end-to-end data workflows on cases, including ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and validation of large, complex datasets, collaborating with team members to ensure shared understanding of approach and scope
• Build, document, and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines that meet the firm's standards for reproducibility and defensibility
• Apply independent technical judgment to translate case strategy into structured, well-documented data outputs
• Uphold coding standards and reproducibility practices on data work across the case lifecycle, serving as the technical reference point for the case team on data infrastructure decisions
• Lead escalation and resolution when technical issues arise

Data Analyst Development

This is an early-career role designed to build deep technical capability and professional judgment, beginning with a comprehensive orientation and training program to introduce you to the firm.

Data Analysts are part of Cornerstone Research's industry-leading Data Science Center, which provides continuous learning and development programs covering sophisticated data analysis and engineering tools, as well as the soft skills needed to work effectively with case teams, clients, and experts.

Required

• BA/BS or MA/MS in a quantitative field, such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related discipline; strong academic performance expected
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated ownership of projects involving data analysis, econometrics or statistical research, or programming, with the ability to execute data tasks accurately and efficiently
• Strong foundational analytical skills, including the ability to manipulate structured datasets, identify data quality issues, and produce clean, well-documented outputs
• Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and analysis, and experience working with relational databases
• Proficiency in at least one analytical programming language (e.g., Python, R)
• Understanding of statistical concepts and their applications in business settings
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team structure
• Exposure to large or complex datasets (terabytes, not gigabytes)
• Comfort working with Bash/CLI/Git
• High attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy in quantitative work

Preferred

• Familiarity with economic or financial concepts, through coursework or prior work experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce clean, well-documented, and reproducible analytical work
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (e.g., Redshift, S3, Databricks)
• Interest in business and economics
• Interest or familiarity in using AI coding tools

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover Letter (required when finalizing your application on the employer's career portal)
• Portfolio (optional, if applicable please upload under “Additional Documents” when finalizing your application on the employer's career portal)

Cornerstone Research will provide H-1B, H-1B1, E3 and