OnPoint Analytics, Inc.

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Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, OnPoint Analytics (https://www.onpointanalytics.com) provides economic and statistical consulting services and expert testimony to parties involved in high-stakes litigation.

We are looking for an individual to design and implement complex economic and econometric analysis, to oversee and mentor our outstanding junior staff, and manage case schedules. The right candidate will be able to take large datasets and transform them into the foundation for our damage analyses. They will also be the client contact for cases and manage the scope and objectives from initial discovery through report filing, deposition, and trial testimony.

Annual base salary range is depending on experience and professional credentials and there is significant bonus potential. Our robust benefits package currently includes, but not limited to, medical and dental benefits, 401(k), life and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending account.

Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this position include:
• Identifying key economic and factual issues
• Analyzing market characteristics and industry dynamics
• Reviewing relevant academic literature
• Developing relevant analytical frameworks
• Designing and building econometric and/or financial models
• Processing large, proprietary datasets for analysis
• Preparing memos, expert reports, trial exhibits, and other presentation materials
• Preparing expert witnesses for deposition and trial
• Generating collaborative teams to maximize individual contribution
• Coaching analysts and junior staff
• Business and professional development, including industry and/or academic publications and participation at conferences

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics, with a strong emphasis in industrial organization, finance, and econometrics. Several years of experience in economic consulting is a significant advantage.

Candidates should possess:
• High degree of familiarity with the economics literature, particularly industrial organization, competition, economics of innovation, contract theory, econometrics, and financial economics
• Extremely high level of competence in econometrics, math, and statistics
• Advanced knowledge of Stata and/or SAS; other packages, such as R, are also helpful
• Advanced coding ability and experience working with large datasets
• Familiarity with the litigation process (from complaint, through expert discovery, to trial) is a significant advantage

In addition, candidates must be able to think analytically and critically. This position requires intellectual curiosity and efficiency. Our Economists must exercise extreme attention to detail in developing answers to questions using sometimes limited information. Candidates must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills. We frequently work under tight deadlines, so commitment and a high energy level are important.