PhD Economist: Flexible Consulting in Policy & Regulation

Secretariat; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship

Flexible work model

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking PhD economists to work on complex economic, regulatory, and litigation matters. You will apply rigorous empirical analyses, data-driven reasoning, and expert testimony to support client work. The role offers mentorship, a collaborative environment, and a flexible work model with opportunities to work from U.S.

offices. Ideal candidates have strong economics training, experience with econometrics, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and

Qualifications

• In this role, a PhD in Economics or closely related field is required or expected by start date.
• Strong grounding in microeconomics, econometrics, quantitative methods, and applied economics.
• Ability to conduct rigorous research and apply economic reasoning to complex questions.
• Interest in applying doctoral training to consulting, litigation, or policy matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with clear explanations to diverse audiences.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Apply economic theory and empirical analysis to high‑stakes disputes and client work.
• Work with data and develop rigorous analyses to support expert testimony and consulting deliverables.
• Collaborate with experienced economists and case teams to translate research into actionable insights.

Skills

PhD-level economics

Econometrics training

Quantitative methods

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Economics

Tools

Stata

R

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Excel

Job description

Secretariat is seeking PhD economists to work on complex economic, regulatory, and litigation matters. You will apply rigorous empirical analyses, data-driven reasoning, and expert testimony to support client work. The role offers mentorship, a collaborative environment, and a flexible work model with opportunities to work from U.S.

offices. Ideal candidates have strong economics training, experience with econometrics, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and