Economist
Christensen Associates is looking for a full-time Economist to join our Madison, Wisconsin team. In this role, you will join a talented team of economic analysts to solve complex, real-world problems for energy and litigation clients.
As an Economist, you will:
- Conduct research on energy and litigation related topics to assist with current projects.
- Collect data from disparate sources and transform it into a usable format. This will involve cleaning, analyzing, interpreting, and displaying data using multiple approaches and tools. Use the data/information in models, analysis, or client communications (e.g., presentations, memos, reports, conference calls, or testimony) as projects require.
- Develop quantitative analyses and find creative solutions to complex problems.
- Assist team members in writing and reviewing reports.
- Communicate with clients and mentor team members as needed.
To be successful in the Economist position, you will need the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree in economics, data science, statistics, math, or similar with a history of strong academic performance. Equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.
- 2+ years’ experience:
- Processing large data sets (e.g., data cleaning, visualization, aggregation, etc.).
- Conducting quantitative analysis, preferably in applied microeconomics contexts.
- Knowledge of or background in litigation projects or regulated industries including energy or electricity markets is preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of data analysis concepts & techniques and economic/statistical modeling.
- Analytically and technically minded with the aptitude, ability, and interest in solving complex problems and learning new things.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and a rigorous attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple competing priorities.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (with advanced knowledge of Excel) and software used for statistical analysis and data manipulation (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, Python, SQL, or similar).
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor (now or in the future) or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Why you should join our team:
- Career growth. You will work with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced individuals in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a team that leverages its creativity, scientific rigor, and depth of institutional knowledge to solve complex, real-world microeconomic problems.
- Positive work environment. We firmly believe that being a great place to work leads to producing great work. That’s why we’re invested in making our company culture engaging and rewarding. We are not your typical consulting firm. There is little travel. We have a casual dress code. All employees have their own private offices and an underground parking spot. We believe in working hard and enjoying life outside of work. That’s why we offer flexible schedules and comp time for hours worked over 40.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package. We offer a competitive total rewards package with health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and long-term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan with generous company contributions. In addition, you will receive paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time.
Christensen Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
