Associate Principal (Antitrust & Competition Economics)

About the role

Our Antitrust and Competition Economics practice is an acknowledged leader in providing economic analysis, advice, and testimony for antitrust and merger cases worldwide. Clients include government agencies, law firms, and corporations of all sizes. Some of our past engagements include work with parties to the Office Depot/OfficeMax, Texas Instruments/National Semiconductor, and Google/Motorola Mobility Holdings transactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and assist in the development and presentation of client deliverables including expert reports summarizing our opinions, conclusions, and recommendations and third party financial, market and industry data
• Independently conceptualize and identify issues, design complex economic and financial models to analyze economic and financial data
• Program, build models and/or perform regression analysis in statistical analysis programs (such as Stata, SAS, R or Python)
• Manage the research process, and 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 the major competition authorities of the world
• Aid in recruiting and training of new colleagues

Requirements

A 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. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Experience programming, model building, and regression analysis using languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS.

Qualifications

• 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
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Experience programming, model building, and regression analysis using languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS

Skills

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. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Experience programming, model building, and regression analysis using languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS.

Benefits

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: 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 and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.

Pay

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $240,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

Schedule

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.