Senior Managing Economist, CPPLE

Company: Berkeley Research Group
Location: Emeryville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

We do Consulting Differently Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, we have in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, from construction and energy to technology and healthcare. No matter what sector your business is in, we have experienced professionals who understand the challenges you face—making us better equipped to help solve them. BRG provides independent advice, data analytics, authoritative studies, expert testimony, investigations, and regulatory and dispute consulting to Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, major law firms, and regulatory bodies around the world. BRG experts provide sophisticated economic, financial, and analytical advice across a wide range of disciplines, including antitrust and competition policy, complex damages, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, restructuring, valuation, and workforce issues. In addition, the firm assists clients in major industry sectors with compliance, business process improvement, and strategy consulting. Our Consumer Protection , Product Liability , and Environment (CPPL E ) practice works with leading law firms and government agencies on matters involving alleged deceptive practices, product safety, labeling, advertising, and economic damages. We apply rigorous empirical methods to evaluate consumer behavior, assess liability exposure, and quantify economic impact. We are seeking a person with a graduate degree in economics or marketing with strong empirical training and an interest in applying it to real?world disputes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high?visibility litigation and advisory engagements across a range of industries, including consumer products, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Develop and implement empirical analyses related to consumer behavior, product usage, market structure, and alleged economic harm. Build damages models, including overcharge, benefit?of?the?bargain, and restitution frameworks. Conduct statistical and econometric analyses using large and complex datasets. Design, field, and analyze surveys and experiments. Draft expert report sections, memos, and client-facing materials. Support testifying experts in preparing testimony and regulatory submissions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across EDI, including antitrust, labor, and securities. Present analytical findings clearly to internal teams and external stakeholder. Basic Qualifications: Ph.D in Economics with research focus in empirical I/O, applied economics, microeconomics, labor or related field. Minimum four years (4 ) years of experience in economic and litigation consulting . Seeking those that have experience in doing surveys and have supported consumer protection and product liability cases. Strong background in microeconomics, industrial organization, applied econometrics, or consumer behavior. Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and statistical programming (Stata, R, Python, or similar) . Demonstrated experience and proficiency in designing, fielding, and analyzing surveys and experiments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear narratives . Desire to work within a team environment . Demonstrate an interest in generating business and becoming known in the marketplace as an Expert in their field . Why Join Us Work directly with leading experts in consumer protection and product liability. Engage in impactful, high-stakes matters with immediate real-world relevance. Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and professional development. Opportunities to contribute across EDI practices, including antitrust and securities, depending on interest and staffing needs. Salary Range: $125,000 – $300,000 per year About BRG BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead. At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe. Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world. At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen. BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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