Research Analyst (Economics) - July 2027

The Brattle Group•Washington, DC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is hiring Research Analysts to work from its Washington, DC office, starting in July 2027. Research Analysts are integral members of project teams, working with senior consultants and experts to apply economic, financial, analytical, and quantitative methods to legal, regulatory, and business challenges. They build quantitative models and data-based solutions using programming and analysis tools; conduct statistical and econometric analysis; and may create interactive dashboards. They also perform market and literature research, examine documents, and write memos to support expert reports. Research Analysts assist with expert reports and presentations, helping explain complex economic and financial concepts in legal and regulatory contexts, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop solutions for clients. In the METRICS practice, projects may include antitrust and competition matters, consumer protection and product liability analyses, and telecommunications matters. The role offers development in applied economics and finance, with support from a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor. By the end of the first year, analysts are expected to have developed skills in basic research, complex modeling, collaborative analysis, clear presentation of findings, and work across industries and coding languages. The anticipated base gross annual salary for this Washington, DC position is $97,908. Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. Full-time candidates who require visa support may be eligible for H-1B, E-3, and TN support if they have or anticipate having a STEM degree upon graduation and are eligible for at least 36 months of work authorization.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline, such as economics, computer science, data science, or mathematics.
Strong academic performance; successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
Intellectual curiosity and creativity in approaching problems.
High degree of ownership and commitment to delivering excellent work and client service.
Completed or will complete a course in econometrics.
Completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
Ability to apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Build quantitative models and data-based solutions for clients using tools such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, Excel, and VBA.
Conduct data, statistical, and econometric analyses, and develop tools such as interactive dashboards.
Conduct market analysis, literature reviews, and document examinations, and write memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping experts communicate complex economic and financial concepts in legal and regulatory contexts.
Collaborate with senior consultants, experts, and colleagues at all levels to develop robust solutions for clients.
Research markets, evaluate restrictions to competition, and estimate relevant damages in antitrust and competition cases.
Analyze the effects of misinformation on consumer choice and assess consumer valuations of product features using sales data.
Conduct analysis related to competition, auctions, and mergers in the telecommunications industry.