Managing Economist (AEA 2026)

We do Consulting Differently BRG experts combine a deep understanding of actual market behavior with relevant economic theory and sound empirical research and data analysis to help our clients solve complex litigation problems. Your experience at BRG will be different to that of other consulting firms. We are committed to developing our PhD candidates in-house through both senior staff and expert mentoring and training programs. Our economists benefit by working in a highly collaborative office environment in Washington, DC or Los Angeles, CA. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, we have ranked as a Top Economics Consultancy by Global Competition Review for the Eleventh Consecutive year. BRG Economic, Disputes, & Investigations (EDI) has consistently grown year over year. With that growth comes new opportunities for this year’s job market candidates interested in becoming an expert in their field and solving complex litigation and consulting matters. We need highly intelligent Economists, Financial Economists, and/or Econometricians that want to address real-world applied economics questions, including in the areas of Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Finance. This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with robust analytical ability, strong organizational and writing skills, and a desire to collaborate as an integral part of our project teams. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and/or a deep interest in litigation or economic consulting. The work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that may be either quantitative or qualitative in nature, with responsibilities to include design of economic, statistical, and financial analysis, modeling of financial data and markets, management of existing client relationships, development and presentation of client deliverables, management of junior staff, quality control, industry research, and expansion of business. This position offers advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing expert services and consulting firm. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Economics with research focus in empirical I/O, applied economics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, labor from a reputable university; Experience in application of econometric modeling techniques; Prior intern or work experience in Antitrust, Financial Economics, Securities, Capital Markets would be beneficial; Keen interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis and research;-Strong record of technical expertise through past publications that you have authored; Proven capability with MS Excel and analytical software/relational database program(s) (e.g., SAS, Stata, MS SQL Server, R, MS Access, SPSS). A desire to expand on those capabilities; and Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical and proven leadership skills. Salary Range: $180,000 to $260,000 per year. #LI-MT1 About BRG BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise purpose-built for agility and connectivity, which sets us apart—and gets you ahead. At BRG, our top-tier professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of proven real-world experience to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges for organizations across the globe. Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking from diverse perspectives that, when paired with our global reach and resources, make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world. At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen. BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. We do Consulting Differently It takes more than top-tier people. It takes top-tier people grounded in real-world expertise, working together in the right ways. This is BRG. Purpose-built for the agility and connectivity that sets us apart— we bring the best data, brightest talent, and boldest thinking to all that we do. With the crucial added ingredient of our real-world business acumen, we translate insights into action. BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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Salary : $180,000 - $260,000