Research Associate Intern

About the Role

Research Associate Interns at The Brattle Group are involved in diverse, challenging assignments within a stimulating, collegial work environment. This role is ideal for those who have advanced beyond the Research Analyst level and are continuing to grow their skills as they prepare for the Associate role. You will support Principals, Academic Advisors, and Outside Experts as they serve as expert witnesses before courts and arbitration panels.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management and Quality

• Understand, perform, and supervise statistical/econometric analyses.
• Use state-of-the-art tools most suited to the problem at hand.
• Help Associate(s) spot conceptual flaws in project analysis.
• Define RA tasks, help RAs start their work, and keep them on schedule.
• Give timely feedback, positive and constructive, to RAs when appropriate.
• Assess whether models are conceptually doing what is needed for the project and translate institutional knowledge into realistic but tractable models.
• Produce documents/spreadsheets that are professionally formatted/edited and free of errors.
• Support modeling tasks as needed.
• Understand and solve complex calculations and/or data transformations.
• Reverse engineer and/or replicate opponent's analysis for evaluation and criticism.
• Create compelling graphics/tables/charts to support relevant arguments without associate guidance.
• Manage documents in a manner that is transparent to others outside of the project team.
• Regularly offer creative solutions to project and other problems.
• Ensure both technical and conceptual quality in all work.
• Regularly contribute to the conceptual foundation of projects.
• Perform interchangeably with junior-level associates in the majority of situations.

Research and Project Participation

• Develop institutional expertise in a particular area of Brattle's work and have expertise regarding several information sources.
• Regularly be responsible for multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Develop awareness of the impact of work on deadlines and be able to flex as appropriate to ensure compliance with little guidance.
• Draft several aspects of final reports: client memos, proposals, presentations, etc.
• Independently determine data or information research needs based on desired end results.
• Provide insightful analysis, rather than descriptive summaries, for written work products.
• See connections and applications from one project to others and can articulately explain to others.
• Regularly contribute to firm initiatives, e.g., recruiting, training, and business development.
• Develop a leadership “presence” and regularly take a “front seat” role on projects.
• Teach technical and project management skills to other RAs either through tutoring, training, or Brown Bags.
• Formally and informally mentor junior staff members.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline.
• 3 – 4 years of experience in economic consulting or industry, preferably in the competition and antitrust space.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment.
• Expertise in Excel as well as other data applications is desired.
• Ability to work well with others is critical.