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Associate Principal Antitrust Competition Economics

Charles River Associates
Oakland, California
Full Time
Posted January 29, 2026
$170k - $240k
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Job Description

The Associate Principal at CRA's Antitrust and Competition Economics practice conducts economic research, builds quantitative models, and provides expert analysis and testimony on antitrust and merger cases, working closely with clients, attorneys, and industry experts to deliver clear, fact-based economic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct economic research and analysis on antitrust and competition issues.
  • Develop and present client deliverables, including expert reports and recommendations.
  • Design and build complex economic and financial models to analyze data.
  • Perform statistical analysis and regression modeling using tools like Stata, R, Python, or SAS.
  • Manage research processes and supervise, train, and mentor junior analysts.
  • Collaborate with academics, attorneys, and clients on economic, financial, and strategic issues.
  • Assist in providing economic analyses for judicial proceedings and regulatory cases.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of analyses and opinions provided to clients.

Requirements

  • Strong achievement in an undergraduate degree program and graduate degree program Masters or PhD with focused study in economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering or another quantitative discipline
  • Graduate degree plus 3-10 years of experience, consulting experience preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of economic concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods
  • Experience programming, model building, and regression analysis using languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS
  • Act as a primary point of contact for clients and assist in the development and presentation of client deliverables including expert reports summarizing opinions, conclusions, and recommendations
  • Independently conceptualize and identify issues, design complex economic and financial models to analyze economic and financial data
  • Manage the research process, supervise, train, and mentor junior analysts
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions
  • Work with those testifying in judicial proceedings to provide economic analyses of mergers and other competition matters before major competition authorities of the world

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $170,000 - $240,000 with potential bonus incentive compensation
Work schedule of 3 to 4 days per week in the office, with flexibility for remote work
Work environment perks including career growth, mentorship, inclusivity, and opportunities to work alongside industry experts
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), paid parental leave, wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and commuter benefits

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