New PhD)

Marsh McLennan•Williamson, WV

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NERA Economic Consulting is seeking candidates with PhDs in Economics, with training in Labor Economics or IO, Econometrics, and quantitative methods. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to think creatively to solve complex problems. Consultants at NERA will have the opportunity to apply technical skills and knowledge gained during graduate studies, conduct high-powered economic research across a wide variety of industries, develop economic models to answer critical business and legal questions, perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues, write research reports and client presentations for senior staff and clients, influence/direct project strategy, collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics, manage client relationships, and develop both project and people management skills. NERA provides a challenging and rewarding professional experience with competitive compensation and benefits, and is committed to mentoring, developing, and creating opportunities for its staff. The company supports personal and professional growth through a comprehensive orientation program, skill enhancement training sessions, the support of Business Development and Marketing Managers, and formal performance evaluations.

Requirements

PhD’s in Economics
Training in Labor Economics or IO, Econometrics, and quantitative methods
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems
New PhD’s (2025 or 2026 grads)
Cover Letter including geographic preferences
CV
Job Market Paper
3 Letters of Recommendation (sent to: [email protected])

Responsibilities

Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their graduate studies
Conduct high-powered economic research across a wide variety of industries
Develop economic models to answer critical business and legal questions
Perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues
Write research reports and client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions
Influence/direct project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written testimony
Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics
Manage client relationships
Develop and strengthen both project and people management skills