Managing Economist: Economic Disputes & Litigation

BRG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG, a leading economics consulting firm, seeks Managing Economists for its Economics, Disputes, and Investigations practice in Washington, DC. You will work with top academics, industry specialists, and data professionals to apply economic theory and empirical research to complex real‑world matters.

The role focuses on designing analyses, developing models of financial data and markets, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• A PhD in economics from a reputable university, with a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Econometric modeling

AI in research

Excel & SQL

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in economics

Tools

Stata

R

Microsoft SQL

Job description

BRG, a leading economics consulting firm, seeks Managing Economists for its Economics, Disputes, and Investigations practice in Washington, DC. You will work with top academics, industry specialists, and data professionals to apply economic theory and empirical research to complex real‑world matters.

The role focuses on designing analyses, developing models of financial data and markets, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development.