Principal Economist

LVI Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A premier economic consulting firm is seeking a Principal Economist to lead economic analysis in antitrust matters and provide expert testimony. This senior position requires a Ph.D. and at least 10 years of experience in competition policy and economic analysis. The successful candidate will manage projects, develop innovative models, and foster client relationships while supporting business development efforts. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in antitrust and competition-related matters.
• Strong understanding of competition law and market structures.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic analysis in antitrust matters.
• Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.
• Manage large-scale projects and mentor junior economists.
• Develop economic models for market evaluations.
• Build client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Expert testimony

Economic modeling

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Ph.D. in economics or related field

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$300,000.00/yr - $450,000.00/yr

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A premier economic consulting firm is seeking a Principal Economist to join its Antitrust & Competition practice. This senior position is perfect for an experienced economist with deep expertise in competition policy, antitrust, and economic analysis. In this role, you will play a leading part in providing expert analysis, managing complex projects, and driving business development in high-profile antitrust and competition cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead economic analysis in complex antitrust and competition matters, including merger reviews, cartel investigations, monopolization cases, and antitrust litigation.
• Provide expert testimony in regulatory and legal proceedings, presenting economic insights clearly to clients, regulators, and courts.
• Manage large-scale projects, collaborating with legal teams and clients to ensure high-quality deliverables under tight timelines.
• Develop innovative economic models to evaluate market dynamics, competitive effects, and the impact of business practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing strategic advice and guidance on all antitrust-related matters.
• Mentor and oversee junior economists, providing guidance on economic analysis and career development.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals for future engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Ph.D. or advanced degree in economics, specializing in industrial organization, competition policy, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of experience working on antitrust and competition-related matters, including expertise in economic modeling and litigation support.
• Proven experience providing expert testimony and preparing reports for antitrust investigations and regulatory inquiries.
• Strong understanding of competition law, market structures, and economic theory related to competition policy.
• Leadership experience managing projects, mentoring teams, and building client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex economic concepts into clear, accessible insights for non-economists.
• Strong business development skills, with a track record of identifying and securing new opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-tier economic consulting firm and play a key role in high-stakes competition and antitrust cases. You'll work alongside a talented team, providing valuable insights to clients across industries. Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth are all part of the package.