NERA Economic Consulting

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

We are seeking candidates with PhD’s and/or graduate degrees in economics or a related field with training in econometrics and quantitative methods. A concentration in applied microeconomics, labor economics, industrial organization, econometrics, or finance is preferred. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong presentation and project management skills, and the ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.

Consultants at NERA will have the opportunity to:

• Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their graduate studies
• Conduct high-powered economic research across a wide variety of industries
• Develop economic and financial models to answer critical business questions
• Perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues
• Write research reports and client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make
informed economic decisions
• Influence/direct project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and
written testimony
• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics
• Manage client relationships
• Develop and strengthen both project and people management skills

NERA provides a challenging and rewarding professional experience with competitive compensation and benefits. NERA is committed to mentoring, developing and creating opportunities for our staff. To help meet the demands of the position, we support both personal and professional growth. Elements of our program include:

• a comprehensive orientation program
• skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and
Deposition training
• the support of Business Development and Marketing Managers responsible for providing tailored
and strategic business development services to assist consultants in their development into
testifying experts
• formal performance evaluations

All applicants should apply via JOE.

Application Requirements:
• Cover Letter including geographic and/or practice area preferences
• CV
• Job Market Paper
• 3 Letters of Reference

Application deadline: November 6, 2022

If you are interested in interviewing prior to the AEA conference, please send your application materials to recruitingteam@nera.com and indicate “Pre-AEA Candidate – (Your Name/Your School)” in the subject line.

To learn more about careers at NERA, please visit our website at www.nera.com.

NERA Economic Consulting is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over sixty years, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world’s leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real-world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation,
public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.