Consultant I

About the Role

Resolution Economics is seeking a Consultant I to join our Los Angeles (Century City) office, on site, with availability to start in the summer of 2027. This is an entry-level position with no prior work experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with managing documents and data received from clients.
• Convert raw data into analytical files.
• Verify data integrity.
• Run statistical analyses.
• Create charts and tables.
• Finalize documents and data for production.
• Assist in collecting data via observation studies or in-person surveys at client locations, if necessary.
• Play a major part in forming and testing hypotheses when analyzing data.
• Develop a sense of the big picture for each case.
• Learn how to shape findings into a coherent story supported by prevailing economic theories and statistical methods.
• Use SAS and Microsoft Office to analyze data and present results.
• Gather data from a variety of file formats using SAS programming, OCR, data entry, or other methods.
• Perform data cleaning and processing.
• Perform statistical analyses including t-tests, chi-square tests, regressions, etc.
• Supervise and review Research Assistant work.
• Research additional data sources (e.g., Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census).
• Assist staff at all levels with project tasks and quality control.
• Review and summarize documents.
• Occasional travel may be required on certain projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with statistical or data programming languages such as SAS, R, STATA, Python, SQL, or VBA.
• Demonstrated understanding of economic and statistical concepts.
• High attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Solid work ethic and commitment to success.
• Comfort with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and client requests.
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours based on project needs.
• Availability to start in the summer of 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• Some exposure to basic statistical software or computer programming languages is desirable.
• Experience in litigation or consulting is a big plus.