Analyst - (Labor & Employment practice)

Charles River Associates•New York, NY

19h•$92,500 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns. CRA’s Labor and Employment Practice provides expertise and support in a wide range of litigation disputes involving employment processes such as compensation, hiring, promotion, termination, and the role of gender, race, ethnicity and age in employment practices. Our clients, which include preeminent law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies, come to us for our technical skills, rigorous analysis, and expert insight to understand all aspects of their employment data. We also assist employers by conducting proactive studies of employment and contracting practices, monitoring consent decrees and settlement agreements, and designing systems to track employment practices. Analysts work closely with senior consultants on project teams. Successful candidates have a strong working knowledge of financial, accounting, and economic concepts and a broad range of research and quantitative skills. A typical Analyst would: Participate in practice development activities (training, recruiting, knowledge management). CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating in Summer 2026 with an academic focus on quantitative research (Economics, Business, Finance, Financial Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field)
Recent graduates or individuals without direct relevant experience may also be hired as an Analyst
Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial and/or accounting concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods
Experience programming in statistical analysis programs, particularly Stata, SAS, SQL, R or Python
Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills)
Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
Excellent time management and task prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired

Responsibilities

Program, build models, and perform regression and data analysis in statistical analysis programs (either Stata, SAS, or R)
Review, process, and construct datasets that serve as inputs to these analyses, including company time-keeping, applicant tracking, performance, and HRIS data
Perform labor market research to develop an independent fact base
Review and summarize client documents and third-party research to identify key information
Participate in analysis design, report preparation, and the presentation of findings
Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review
Participate in practice development activities (training, recruiting, knowledge management)

Benefits

CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member.
Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague.
Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
life and disability insurance
paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
paid parental leave
wellness programs and employee assistance resources
commuter benefits