Managing Economist (AEA 2027)

BRG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG, a leading economics consulting firm, seeks a Managing Economist for its Economics, Disputes, and Investigations practice in Boston and across offices. You will design economic analyses, build models, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with senior professionals on complex matters.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD with econometric expertise and experience in litigation-related economics. The role offers meaningful ownership, growth, and a competitive compensation package within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• PhD in economics with empirical focus in industrial organization, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, or labor economics.
• Experience applying econometric modeling techniques.
• Prior internship or work in antitrust, securities, financial economics, or capital markets preferred.
• Strong interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis and research.
• Experience using AI tools to support research, data analysis, modeling, or other workflows.
• Strong publication record demonstrating technical expertise.
• Proficiency in Excel and analytical or relational software (Stata, R, SQL).
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design economic, statistical, and financial analyses for engagements.
• Develop models of financial data and markets.
• Manage client relationships and present deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality control.
• Contribute to industry research and business development.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

AI in research

Excel / SQL / R / Stata

Education

PhD in economics

Tools

Stata

R

Microsoft SQL

Job description

We Do Consulting Differently

Bring your research to the questions that shape markets, industries, and high-stakes legal outcomes. As a Managing Economist in BRG’s Economics, Disputes, and Investigations practice, you will work alongside leading economists, academics, industry specialists, and data professionals to apply economic theory, empirical research, and rigorous analysis to complex real-world matters.

We Do Consulting Differently

Bring your research to the questions that shape markets, industries, and high-stakes legal outcomes. As a Managing Economist in BRG’s Economics, Disputes, and Investigations practice, you will work alongside leading economists, academics, industry specialists, and data professionals to apply economic theory, empirical research, and rigorous analysis to complex real-world matters.

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with practical business expertise and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. Our economists contribute to significant litigation and consulting engagements, including matters involving antitrust and competition, intellectual property, securities and financial markets, and other complex economic disputes. With direct access to senior professionals and experts, you will have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of your work, expand your technical and leadership capabilities, and build a long-term career as an economic consultant.

BRG has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms and by Global Competition Review as a leading economics consultancy. Our continued growth creates outstanding opportunities for 2027 job market candidates who want to deepen their expertise, solve consequential problems, and develop in a firm that prioritizes intellectual rigor, collaboration, and career growth.

We are seeking Economists, Financial Economists, and Econometricians who are motivated to address complex applied economics questions. BRG supports the development of its PhD hires through hands‑on engagement experience, structured training, and mentorship from senior staff and experts. Our economists work in highly collaborative environments across our Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. offices.

This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with strong analytical abilities, excellent organizational and writing skills, and a desire to collaborate as an integral member of our project teams. Ideal candidates will have prior experience or a strong interest in litigation or economic consulting.

Managing Economists execute and oversee engagement workstreams that may be quantitative or qualitative. Responsibilities include:

• Designing economic, statistical, and financial analyses.
• Developing models of financial data and markets.
• Managing client relationships and developing and presenting client deliverables.
• Managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Conducting quality control and industry research and contributing to business development.

This position offers advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing expert services and consulting firm.

Qualifications

• A PhD in economics from a reputable university, with a research focus in empirical industrial organization, applied economics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, or labor economics.
• Experience applying econometric modeling techniques.
• Prior internship or work experience in antitrust, securities, financial economics, or capital markets is preferred.
• A strong interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis and research.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support research, data analysis, modeling, or other analytical workflows.
• A strong record of technical expertise demonstrated through authored publications or research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical or relational database software, such as Stata, R, or Microsoft SQL, and a desire to expand those capabilities.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, and leadership skills.

This year, BRG is offering an early decision process for candidates who intend to focus their job search on private-sector economic consulting. To qualify, candidates must expect to complete their PhD by spring 2027 or earlier. The application deadline is October 18, 2026. Interviews will take place in November and December, and offers are expected to be made before the end of the year. Candidates who participate in the early decision process should be prepared to decide on any offer received before the American Economic Association (AEA) Annual Meeting in January.

For candidates following the standard AEA job market timeline, the application deadline is January 31, 2027. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually after the application deadline. Candidates who advance will be asked to present their job market paper and participate in additional interviews with BRG staff and experts at one of the listed offices.

BRG offers a market-leading compensation and benefits package. The base salary for Managing Economists is expected to range from $240,000 to $260,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. Employees may also be eligible for a signing bonus and annual performance bonuses, along with a clear path for career growth and advancement.

Salary Range: $240,000 - $260,000

About BRG

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.

At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.

Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.

At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.