Associate Economic Consultant

About the role

Chmura Economics & Analytics is seeking an Associate Economic Consultant to join our Consulting team. This early-career role supports economic and labor market research, quantitative analysis, economic modeling, and the development of client-facing reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Research local, regional, and national economic and labor market issues.
• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze quantitative data from multiple sources.
• Support the development and application of economic and statistical models.
• Assist with economic forecasts, statistical analyses, and impact studies.
• Conduct background research to support consulting recommendations and strategic initiatives.
• Interpret research findings and summarize key insights for senior economists and project teams.
• Learn and apply Chmura’s consulting methodologies, analytical tools, and quality standards.
• Support project teams in developing client reports, presentations, and other consulting deliverables.
• Draft sections of client reports and supporting materials for review.
• Create charts, tables, data visualizations, and presentation materials.
• Assist project managers with timelines, research assignments, and client deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings alongside senior economists and consultants.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics or a related quantitative field.
• Up to two years of relevant professional, academic, internship, or research experience.
• Foundational knowledge of economics, statistics, quantitative analysis, and research methods.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze large or complex datasets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software, methodologies, and analytical techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting economic, labor market, workforce, demographic, or public policy research.
• Experience using statistical software or programming languages such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, or similar tools.
• Experience creating data visualizations, reports, or presentations for nontechnical audiences.
• Previous consulting, research assistantship, internship, or client-facing experience.
• Familiarity with economic forecasting, econometrics, or economic impact analysis.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Uses data, research, and established methodologies to evaluate questions and solve analytical problems.
• Communication: Communicates findings clearly through written reports, presentations, and conversations with colleagues.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with project teams, shares information, and seeks guidance when appropriate.
• Customer Focus: Contributes to accurate, useful, and high-quality work that supports client needs and expectations.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, meets commitments, and communicates proactively about progress or challenges.
• Continuous Improvement: Seeks feedback, learns new concepts and tools, and applies new knowledge to improve performance.
• Professional Judgment: Follows established processes, maintains confidentiality, and recognizes when additional guidance or review is needed.

Pay

The salary for this position is $68,000 - $80,000.