Managing Economist (Economics)

TL;DR

Managing Economist (Economics): Leading complex litigation and consulting engagements by applying advanced economic, statistical, and financial modeling with an accent on antitrust, intellectual property, and securities analysis. Focus on executing and overseeing analytical work streams, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative consulting environment.

Location: Must be based in or near Boston, NYC, Washington, DC, Chicago, Emeryville, or Los Angeles with a requirement to be in the office at least one day per week.

Salary: $200,000–$300,000 per year

Company

A global consulting firm providing independent advice, data analytics, and expert testimony to Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and major law firms.

What you will do

• Design and execute economic, statistical, and financial models for complex litigation.
• Manage engagement work streams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and analytical rigor.
• Collaborate with experts and project teams to solve complex business and legal issues.
• Manage and mentor junior staff members on project tasks and professional development.
• Develop and present client deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Conduct industry research and contribute to business expansion efforts.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics with a focus in Industrial Organization (I/O) from a reputable university.
• 1–3 years of experience in applying econometric modeling techniques.
• Proven technical expertise demonstrated through authored publications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and analytical software such as SAS, Stata, SQL, R, or SPSS.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative office environment in one of the specified US locations.

Nice to have

• Experience in Antitrust, Financial Economics, Securities, or Capital Markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly collaborative office culture with a focus on mentorship and professional development.
• Access to senior staff and expert mentoring programs.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, real-world applied economics questions.
• Recognized as a top economics consultancy by Global Competition Review.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.