(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Management Advisory Analyst/Associate

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About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations listed):

• Energy (Boston, New York, Washington, DC)
• Our Energy practice provides expert economic and business consulting services to a range of energy and industrial clients, including electric utilities, investors, generators, regulators, renewable energy developers, oil and gas companies, and chemicals clients.
• Life Sciences (Boston, New York)
• Our Life Sciences practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device companies succeed across innovation, product development, commercialization, organization, and reputation. We work with life sciences companies and key stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle, from early-stage research through commercial success, ultimately benefiting patients, clinicians, employees, and shareholders.

Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website .

Position Overview

• Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects that address specific client needs in a specific industry;
• Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs;
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables;
• Conduct telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders;
• Facilitate industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews;
• Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents;
• Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision;
• Proactively develop your knowledge of an industry as well as consulting methodologies.

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Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic performance;
• Experience with, or keen interest in, the sector of focus (energy, or other);
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Understanding of how to conduct secondary researc

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ays a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Responsible AI Use in Recruiting

We believe that recruiting is fundamentally a human process, and we are committed to a hiring process that is consistent, transparent, and people-focused. While AI and other technology-enabled tools help our team operate more efficiently, we strive to provide every candidate with a personalized, thoughtful, and high-touch experience. As CRA invests significant human effort to find qualified members for our teams, we expect candidates to invest corresponding human effort to learn about CRA, prepare thoughtful application materials, and engage with our interviewers. Read more about appropriate hiring manager, recruiting team, and candidate AI at CRA on our website .

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $92,500 – $100,000. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.