Economic Data Analyst

Corner Alliance•Washington, DC

10d•$90,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Corner Alliance is seeking an Economic Data Analyst with 3–6 years of experience to join their team. The role involves providing rigorous, data-driven economic and policy analysis in support of broadband, spectrum, telecommunications, and infrastructure-related initiatives for federal clients. The analyst will work with senior economists and project teams to analyze large datasets, support economic and financial modeling, and translate findings into actionable insights. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of federal data sources, a passion for applying numerical and statistical methods, and an interest in using quantitative analysis for real-world policy questions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
3–6 years of professional experience, including experience in federal consulting or government contracting
Demonstrated experience conducting data-driven analysis in a policy, regulatory, or government context
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Python, R, SQL, or similar
Experience supporting economic, financial, or policy-related analyses
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain analytical findings to non-technical audiences
Experience working with federal clients and producing client-ready deliverables
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and the ability to pass a public trust clearance or suitability determination

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience with broadband, telecommunications, spectrum policy, infrastructure, or public finance
Familiarity with economic modeling, forecasting, or program evaluation frameworks
Experience working with large or complex datasets in a federal environment
Experience developing briefing materials or slide decks for senior government stakeholders
Comfort working in a fast-paced consulting environment with evolving priorities
Coachability
Ability to navigate challenges
Resourcefulness in learning new skills
Innovation in challenging the status quo
Excellent writing skills
Analytical thinking
Skilled in prioritization
Rapport building with clients and colleagues

Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative and qualitative economic analyses related to broadband deployment, spectrum use, telecommunications markets, and infrastructure investment
Clean, manage, and analyze large datasets from federal, public, and commercial sources
Support the development and execution of economic, financial, and scenario-based models (e.g., forecasting, impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis)
Assist with program evaluation and performance measurement efforts, including identification and analysis of KPIs
Contribute to technical memoranda, white papers, and analytic deliverables for federal audiences
Develop slides, charts, and data visualizations to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
Support senior staff in preparing briefings and materials for internal and external meetings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and client expectations
Participate in client meetings, working sessions, and strategy discussions as appropriate
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