Research Analyst Intern (Economics) - Summer 2027

The Brattle Group · METRICS

Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted: Sep 18

Please note that while we accept applications for our internship position starting in the fall, we will not begin actively contacting candidates for interviews until/after November 2026.

Our Summer Internship Opportunity:

This internship program will provide you with the opportunity to apply the economic concepts you’re learning in the classroom in a professional services setting. It will also help you to improve your research and data analysis skills as well as learn to manage and prioritize tasks. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

METRICS Research Analyst Intern Role

As a Research Analyst intern at The Brattle Group, you will be integral to our project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts.

What you'd do

Quantitative Models and Solutions: You'll build models and create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, Excel, and VBA (e.g. conducting data and statistical analysis, econometric analysis, building interactive dashboards, etc.).
Qualitative Research and Literature Review: You'll conduct comprehensive research, including market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
Supporting Expert Witnesses: You'll assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping our experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
Collaborating with Team Members: Effective communication and teamwork are critical. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels, contributing to the development of robust and innovative solutions for our clients.
Antitrust & Competition: Research markets, evaluate any restrictions to competition and estimate any relevant damages.
Consumer Protection and Product Liability: Identify the effects of misinformation on consumer choice, elicit the value that consumers place on particular product features through the statistical and econometric evaluation of sales data.
Telecom: Conduct analysis related to competition, auctions, and mergers within the telecom industry.
An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, computer science, data science, and mathematics), with strong academic performance. Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
Great teamwork and leadership skills. Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it’s critical that our interns work well with others.
Intellectual curiosity and creativity. We are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity.