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2027 2028 PhD ABD graduates Economic Consulting Senior Associate Intern Summer 2026

Charles River Associates
Location not specified
Internship
Posted December 10, 2025
$2k - $3k
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Job Description

The position involves conducting economic research, developing models, and analyzing data to support client consulting projects in areas such as antitrust, life sciences, and labor/employment, with opportunities for professional development and potential full-time employment after the internship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and support economic analysis using quantitative models and statistical software.
  • Assist in developing and presenting client deliverables such as expert reports and white papers.
  • Act as a point of contact for attorneys and clients on practice-relevant issues.
  • Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using tools like Stata, SAS, Python, R, or MATLAB.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of analyses and economic opinions.
  • Participate in practice-building activities, training, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • PhD degree in economics with a completion date within December 2026, Summer 2028, or later, with an academic focus on quantitative research, including specializations such as industrial organization, applied microeconomics, econometrics, labor, health, intellectual property, pricing and product launch, corporate finance, financial accounting, or other quantitative areas.
  • Strong knowledge of economic concepts and a range of research and quantitative skills.
  • Ability to conduct research in a team-oriented environment alongside respected academics, industry experts, and regulators.
  • Ability to identify and conceptualize issues, support complex economic models to analyze data, and participate in the research process.
  • Experience in assisting in the development and presentation of client deliverables, including expert reports and white papers summarizing opinions, conclusions, and recommendations using market, industry, or client-proprietary data.
  • Ability to act as a point of contact for attorneys and other industry or government clients on a variety of practice-relevant issues.
  • Proficiency in programming and statistical analysis programs such as Stata, SAS, Python, R, Matlab, or Mathematica, with the ability to program, build models, and perform regression analyses.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions.
  • Participation in practice-building activities such as training and expertise sharing.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
  • Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial, and/or accounting concepts, as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
  • Experience with Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, ArcGIS ArcPy, or Cloud computing platforms such as Databricks Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS.
  • Minimal travel required, with an expectation to spend approximately 3 to 4 days per week working in the office, including potential travel to other CRA offices or client locations.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $2,400-$3,200 per week, dependent on practice area, experience, education level, and expertise
Work schedule: 3 to 4 days per week in the office, with flexibility to work from home periodically
Work environment perks: Professional development and wellness support programs, social events, collegial work environment
Additional benefits: Potential for full-time position after internship, exposure to live client consulting projects, mentorship, inclusivity, and career growth opportunities

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