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(2027 PhD/ABD graduates) Economic Consulting Senior Associate - United States

Charles River Associates · Boston, MA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; College Station, TX, United States; Los Angeles, CA, United States; New York, NY, United States; Oakland, CA, United States; Tallahassee, FL, United States; Washington, DC, United States

Posted 26 days ago · $170,000 – $235,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
26 days
Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
high
60 stale, 3 reposted of 82 open
Hiring momentum
101 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Charles River Associates's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Charles River Associates.

About this role

The Economic Consulting Senior Associate position at Charles River Associates involves conducting research and analysis in a collaborative environment, focusing on economic and financial issues relevant to litigation and regulatory matters. The role includes designing economic models, supervising junior analysts, and presenting findings to clients. Candidates will also engage in practice-building activities and have opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Charles River Associates as an employer.

What you need

  • PhD degree in economics with a completion date of December 2026/Summer 2027
  • Strong knowledge of economic concepts and quantitative research skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in statistical analysis programs (such as Stata, SAS, Python, R, Matlab or Mathematica)
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities

Nice to have

  • Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
  • Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages
  • Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events
  • Experience in Excel, SQL, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS)

What you get

  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Superior benefits package
  • Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
  • In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Worth weighing

  • Candidates must submit a research/job market paper as part of the application process
  • Minimal travel is required, but candidates should be prepared to work in the office 3 to 4 days a week on average
  • Salary range is broad and starting pay may vary based on multiple factors
  • The role is focused on consulting, which may not appeal to those seeking purely academic positions

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Listed by Charles River Associates on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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