PhD Economist — Policy & Litigation Analytics

Secretariat; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work model

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Secretariat in Washington, DC, seeks PhD economists to apply rigorous analysis to high-stakes disputes within our Economics practice. You will work with renowned experts and case teams to translate research into client-ready insights.

You will build practical consulting skills and contribute to meaningful client work from day one in a collegial, high‑performing environment that values curiosity and intellectual rigor.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Business, Public Policy, or a closely related field, completed or expected by the start date.
• Strong academic training in microeconomics, econometrics, quantitative methods, applied economics, or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research, work with data, and apply economic reasoning to complex questions.
• Interest in applying doctoral training to consulting, litigation, regulatory, or other high-stakes business and policy matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to solving problems.

Skills

PhD in Economics

Econometrics

Quantitative methods

Applied economics

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

PhD in Economics

Economics-related PhD

Tools

Stata

R

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Excel

Job description

Secretariat in Washington, DC, seeks PhD economists to apply rigorous analysis to high-stakes disputes within our Economics practice. You will work with renowned experts and case teams to translate research into client-ready insights.

You will build practical consulting skills and contribute to meaningful client work from day one in a collegial, high‑performing environment that values curiosity and intellectual rigor.