Economic Analytics Associate—Litigation & Policy

BRG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG in Boston seeks an Associate to join a team of thinkers delivering data-driven insights in legal, business and policy matters. You will source and curate large datasets, evaluate market structure, build econometric models, forecast outcomes and prepare rigorous work products for clients and expert reports.

You'll develop technical skills, receive dedicated mentors and training, and have opportunities across BRG's practice areas. This role prepares for PhD, business school or law school paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related analytical field, with an expected graduation date between Winter 2026 and Summer 2027.
• 3.6 GPA or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in applying analytics to business, legal, regulatory, or policy questions.
• Strong quantitative, research, problem‑solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, client‑service environment.
• Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Experience with statistical, econometric and programming tools such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL or similar platforms is preferred.
• Fluency with AI tools is desirable.
• Candidates must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic, financial, statistical, and industry research to support client engagements.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, test hypotheses, and develop data-driven insights.
• Support damage assessments, asset valuations, market analyses, forecasting exercises, and regulatory or litigation-related evaluations.
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports, presentations, exhibits, and other client deliverables.
• Develop a practical understanding of industries, markets, legal claims, and business issues relevant to each engagement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Attention to detail

AI tools familiarity

Programming/scripting (Excel, Stata, R

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business, or related analytical field

GPA 3.6+ preferred

Tools

Excel

Stata

R

Python

SQL

Job description

BRG in Boston seeks an Associate to join a team of thinkers delivering data-driven insights in legal, business and policy matters. You will source and curate large datasets, evaluate market structure, build econometric models, forecast outcomes and prepare rigorous work products for clients and expert reports.

You'll develop technical skills, receive dedicated mentors and training, and have opportunities across BRG's practice areas. This role prepares for PhD, business school or law school paths.