Economist

Bates White Economic Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 213,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Immigration support

Mentorship and training

Networking opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Bates White Economic Consulting seeks individuals to solve applied microeconomic problems across industries and policy areas. The firm emphasizes an innovative, entrepreneurial culture with collaboration among bright minds and leading academics and professionals worldwide.

The role offers a hybrid work environment with in-office days, immigration support, comprehensive benefits, mentorship, training, and strong opportunities for learning, networking, and advancement.

Qualifications

• Interest in solving applied microeconomic problems.
• Expertise in industrial organization, labor, healthcare, econometrics, financial economics, applied microeconomics, or data science is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with peers, managers, and experts on client cases.
• Contribute to cases and learn through mentorship, training, and frequent feedback.
• Collaborate in a team-based environment with a focus on client outcomes.

Skills

Applied microeconomics

Industrial organization

Labor economics

Healthcare economics

Econometrics

Financial economics

Data science

Microeconomics

Job description

We are seeking individuals interested in solving applied microeconomic problems. Expertise in industrial organization, labor, healthcare, econometrics, financial economics, applied microeconomics, or data science is helpful, but not required.

Our firm is recognized by leading academics and professionals as a premier place to work. Bates White has an innovative and entrepreneurial culture where bright minds from diverse backgrounds come together to solve difficult challenges facing legal, business, and government decision makers in the United States and around the world. In addition, the firm maintains strong relationships with key academics and industry experts.

We are deeply committed to providing a quality work experience and fostering and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. This is evidenced in the firm’s academic focus, career development programs, and employee engagement activities. As part of our quality work experience and supportive culture, here is what you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation—the salary for this position is $250,000/year. Economists are eligible for promotion review and bonus consideration every six months.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package—includes low health care premiums, wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and more! To learn more about our benefits offerings click here.
  
• Immigration support and sponsorship of visas and green cards.
  
• A hybrid work environment with three coordinated in-office days/week with personal flexibility.
  
• A team-based approach to client work where you’ll work side-by-side with peers, managers, and experts, making it easy to learn, network, and contribute to cases.
  
• A transparent culture where your voice is heard, your input is sought, and your contributions are rewarded.
  
• Investment in your career through intensive training programs, an assigned mentor and peer coach, and frequent feedback.
  
• Networking opportunities through employee interest groups, our Women’s, International, and BWProud Networks, and our Engagement, Inclusion, and Diversity Council.
  
• A fun and engaging culture including social events such as practice-area happy hours, team dinners, and firmwide celebrations.
  
• Amenities including standing desks, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snacks, billiards, and ping pong.
• Employee-driven community outreach featuring creative fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions), volunteer opportunities, pro bono opportunities, and matching funds along with our pro bono program.

Bates White is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at [phone] or email your request to [emailprotected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the Know your Rights Poster for more information.