Senior Economist

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a PhD economist to lead analytically rigorous workstreams across complex litigation, regulatory and merger matters in the Antitrust & Competition practice.

You will apply microeconomic theory and econometric methods, perform data analysis, and support expert reports and client deliverables while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with attorneys and clients.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics with microeconomics focus and related fields.
• 3+ years supporting complex Antitrust matters.
• Experience in econometric modeling and empirical techniques.
• Significant use of Stata, R, and/or MATLAB.
• Strong interest in economic analysis, research and writing.
• Excellent communication, managerial and leadership skills.
• Desire to work in a team environment and build marketplace recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute analytical workstreams for complex litigation, regulatory, and merger matters.
• Apply advanced economic theory and quantitative methods in Antitrust practice.
• Perform econometric modeling, data analysis, and economic research.
• Support expert reports and client deliverables.
• Manage junior staff and ensure quality of analysis.
• Collaborate with senior experts, attorneys and clients.
• Translate complex economic concepts into clear, defensible insights.
• Support business generation and develop marketplace recognition as an expert.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Stata

R

MATLAB

Data analysis

Quantitative methods

Empirical estimation

Microeconomics

Applied microeconomics

Industrial Organization

Labor economics

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in Economics

Tools

Stata

R

MATLAB

Job description

Lead and execute analytical workstreams for complex litigation, regulatory, and merger-related matters.

Apply advanced economic theory and quantitative methods within the Antitrust and Competition practice.

Perform econometric modeling, data analysis, and economic research.

Support expert reports and client deliverables.

Manage junior staff and ensure quality of analysis.

Collaborate with senior experts, attorneys, and clients.

Translate complex economic concepts into clear, defensible insights.

Support business generation and develop marketplace recognition as an expert.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Economics with a focus on microeconomics, applied microeconomics, IO, econometrics, labor or related field from a reputable university.
• Minimum three (3+) years of experience in supporting complex Antitrust matters.
• Experience in econometric modeling and applying sophisticated empirical and econometric estimation techniques to real-world data.
• Significant use of Stata, R, and/or MATLAB.
• Two or more years of experience applying econometric modeling techniques.
• Keen interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis, research and writing.
• Excellent communication, managerial, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Desire to work within a team environment.
• Interest in generating business and becoming known in the marketplace as an expert in the field.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in econometric modeling and advanced economic theory, with a strong focus on Antitrust and Competition practices. Proven ability to manage teams, deliver high-quality analysis, and communicate complex economic concepts effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Ph.D. In Economics
• Econometric Modeling
• Stata
• R
• MATLAB

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Economic Research
• Quantitative Methods
• Empirical Estimation Techniques
• Microeconomics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Industrial Organization
• Labor Economics

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Managerial Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Antitrust
• Competition
• Complex Litigation
• Regulatory Matters
• Business Generation