Senior Economic Consultant

NERA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

NERA is seeking 2027 job market candidates with PhD’s in economics or related fields, trained in econometrics and quantitative methods. A concentration in applied microeconomics, labor economics, industrial organization, econometrics, or finance is preferred.

Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication, with strong presentation and project management skills. The role involves conducting high-powered economic research, developing models, and delivering client-ready analyses and

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or related field with training in econometrics and quantitative methods.
• Concentration in applied microeconomics, labor economics, industrial organization, econometrics, or finance preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong presentation and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during graduate studies.
• Conduct high-powered economic research across a wide variety of industries.
• Develop economic and financial models to answer critical business questions.
• Perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues.
• Write research reports and client presentations for senior staff and clients to inform decisions.
• Influence project strategy and present oral and written testimony.
• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics.
• Manage client relationships and develop project and people management skills.

Skills

Econometrics

Quantitative methods

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Creative problem solving

Education

PhD in economics or related field

Tools

Economic modeling

Job description

NERA is seeking 2027 job market candidates with PhD’s in economics or related fields, trained in econometrics and quantitative methods. A concentration in applied microeconomics, labor economics, industrial organization, econometrics, or finance is preferred.

Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication, with strong presentation and project management skills. The role involves conducting high-powered economic research, developing models, and delivering client-ready analyses and