Economic Consulting Senior Associate Intern (2026 PhD/ABD graduates) - Remote

Overview

The Summer Senior Associate Internship program at Charles River Associates provides interns with a comprehensive understanding of the consulting business and hands-on experience in delivering client projects.

In Short

• 10-week internship program mirroring the Senior Associate experience.
• Work alongside senior colleagues on live client consulting projects.
• Conduct research and support complex economic models.
• Assist in developing client deliverables like expert reports.
• Engage with attorneys and clients on practice-relevant issues.
• Utilize statistical analysis programs for data analysis.
• Participate in practice-building activities.
• Professional development and wellness support provided.
• Opportunity for full-time position post-internship.
• Minimal travel required.

Requirements

• PhD in economics with a focus on quantitative research.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership abilities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Interest in consulting through relevant experience or coursework.
• Understanding of economic and financial concepts.
• Experience with Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, or Cloud computing.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellness support programs.
• Social events to connect with peers.
• Collegial work environment.
• Potential for full-time employment after internship.