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Beacon Economics is currently hiring for the following position(s):
Research Associate
The Research Associate position works with the firm’s Practice Managers and other Research Associates to produce economic analyses, reports, and presentations. The position provides both technical and production support to a broad range of projects across the firm’s major practice areas. The ideal candidate will possess superior statistical, mathematic, and data analysis skills, as well as very strong writing skills �
Job Responsibilities
- Draft research reports, memos, and white papers based on complex data analysis;
- Conduct data analysis using mathematics and statistics to glean key insights/implications;
- Perform data analysis and data mining using statistical software;
- Develop presentations using PowerPoint;
- Perform literature reviews and draft summaries of previous and external research;
- Utilize and master public and private economic data sources;
- Manage and work with very large databases to both extract information and perform analysis;
- Build and develop economic models using calculus and statistics;
- Work with Senior Management to understand research needs and carry out projects with minimal guidance.
Required Qualifications & Desired Candidate Profile:
- 2-4 years of experience working in economic research or related field.
- Excellent writing skills with regard to formal report writing and editing. Experience writing peer-reviewed and/or technical reports preferred (writing sample required).
- M.A./M.S. in economics, finance, mathematics, or related field required.
- Strong proficiency using economic/statistical software (STATA, Eviews, R, Python, etc).
- Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- High level of comfort with mathematics (algebra and calculus) and statistical techniques and models.
- Experience with database management and data analysis.
- Effective listener with ability to create research products from general ideas.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Strong verbal communication skills.
Annual salary range: $70,000–$100,000
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Beacon Economics offers competitive salaries and benefits including (but not limited to) health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and flexible working conditions. Our positions actively offer opportunities for professional development and growth. They are ideal for candidates seeking to develop their own knowledge of the economics consulting space. As a growing firm, Beacon Economics welcomes creativity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and problem-solvers who practice out-of-the-box thinking.
** For all positions, please submit resume, cover letter and writing sample to [email protected]. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
About Beacon Economics
Beacon Economics is one of California’s leading economic research and consulting firms dedicated to delivering accurate, insightful, and objectively based analysis that enables its clients to make informed decisions about policy, investment, growth, and strategy. Leveraging unique proprietary models, vast databases, proven methodologies, and sophisticated policy analysis, Beacon Economics’ work has been used by a diverse array of private and public sector clients including major cities and counties across the western United States, Live Nation Entertainment, Uber, Lyft, The University of California, LA2028 Olympic Bid Committee, Skanska, AEG-IMG, 1st Century Bank, Next 10, the Sacramento Kings, and the California Apartment Association.
How to apply
Beacon Economics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Administrative Support Manager at [email protected]. No phone calls.
