Associate (Energy)

Charles River Associates•Boston, NY

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Charles River Associates (CRA) is a global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise. They advise clients on litigation and regulatory matters, and guide corporations on business strategy and performance. CRA is known for its industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis to solve complex business problems. The Energy practice specifically offers consulting services to electric utilities, investors, generators, regulators, renewable energy developers, oil and gas companies, and chemical clients. This role involves working closely with senior colleagues on strategy consulting projects, conducting independent research and data analysis, contributing to project insights, interviewing clients and stakeholders, investigating market rules and regulations, and generating sections of client reports and presentations. The position also requires developing industry knowledge and consulting methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic performance
Experience with, or keen interest in, the sector of focus (energy, or other)
Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
Understanding of how to conduct secondary research, critically interpret data, and summarize key takeaways
Effective written communication and oral presentation skills
Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages
Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events
Graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program

Nice To Haves

Periodic travel may be required

Responsibilities

Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects that address specific client needs in a specific industry
Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs
Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables
Conduct telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders
Facilitate industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews
Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents
Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision
Proactively develop your knowledge of an industry as well as consulting methodologies

Benefits

100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
Research and analysis skill building
Technical training
Presentation skills training
Internal seminars
Career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague
Leadership and collaboration opportunities through internal firm development activities
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers