Sr Economist - US

Qualifications: We are currently seeking full-time economist and econometrician candidates. Ideal candidates possess (or are expecting) a PhD; and have strong analytical and quantitative skills. Senior Economists are involved in all phases of case work including: Identifying key economic and financial issues Supporting senior staff and academic case experts in formulating case strategy Applying academic research to economic and financial analyses Developing and implementing economic and financial models Conducting quantitative and qualitative research Working with datasets and programming in statistical software such as STATA, R, Python, or Mat Lab Collaborating on case teams and managing project workstreams, including supervising and advising junior staff Meeting with clients to present concise explanations of complex analyses All candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Relevant academic, government or consulting experience is viewed favorably, but not required. For candidates with a relevant PhD, the base salary for the Senior Economist role is $250,000. Senior Economists are also eligible for a signing bonus and an annual discretionary bonus. All materials must be received by November 15, 2026. Position Classification: Exempt The base salary for this position is $250,000. Sr Economists are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus after their first year, which is based on several factors, including but not limited to employee performance and the overall performance of the firm. Additional compensation may be considered based on relevant work experience, education, and skills. Compass Lexecon offers a compensation and benefits package competitive with other leading economic consulting firms.