Economic Research Assistant

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

Research And Planning Consultants - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Economic Research Assistant position at Research & Planning Consultants, LP is an entry-level role focused on supporting consultants with data analysis and presentation for expert reports used in various litigation contexts. The role involves coordinating with clients, conducting research, and assisting in project completion while adhering to deadlines. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Assist RPC consultants with data analysis and data presentation in expert reports.
• Coordinate with client contacts to obtain necessary information.
• Conduct research to determine and obtain appropriate sources.
• Assist other RPC consultants in completing their projects within deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as required, including cold reading reports and compiling data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Business, Mathematics, or Finance.
• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience using SQL, STATA, and ArcGIS is a plus.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Research and writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with health care data and health plans.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance