Water Consulting Analyst; San Francisco or Sacramento

West Water Research seeks a Water Consulting Analyst to support water market analysis, economic research, and financial consulting projects in our San Francisco OR Sacramento office. This role involves researching water rights trading activity, providing data-driven insights, and supporting valuation and transaction advisory projects. It’s an ideal opportunity for early-career professionals to build expertise in water markets and resource economics.

West Water Research is an economic consulting firm that specializes in water resource valuation, water market analysis, water resource economics, and financial and investment services. With a national practice, West Water assists clients that are buying and selling water rights and other water assets through comprehensive financial and economic analysis of water markets on a regional and local level. Since its inception in 2001, West Water Research has received national recognition for advising on complex water market and trading issues across every Western State.

Our team has over fifty years of focused experience in the water right sector. Learn more on our Linked In Page.

• Research and analyze water rights trading activity in key Western U.S. markets, focusing on California.
• Track market dynamics, regulatory processes, and trading trends.
• Compile data, develop market reports, and maintain professional relationships with industry stakeholders.

• Provide research and analytical support for client projects, including water asset valuations, financial analysis, and economic modeling.
• Conduct data collection, organize findings, and contribute to deliverables such as reports and presentations.
• Utilize tools like Excel and programming applications for economic and financial modeling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Natural Resources, Applied Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest in consulting, water resources, agriculture, or natural resource sectors.
• Prior experience in economic or financial modeling, consulting, or data analysis.
• Knowledge of California water rights and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Proven ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in software tools for statistical analysis, financial modeling, or data visualization (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Python, or R).
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively under tight deadlines.

• Salary Range: $70,000–$95,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), annual bonus opportunities, and profit sharing.
• This role offers substantial professional growth, including leadership development and advancement within a rapidly expanding firm.

• This position is required to work on-site at West Water’s Sacramento or San Francisco office and is not eligible for remote work.

• Apply through Linked In
• In your Linked In Resume File, please include a Cover Letter highlighting your interest in water markets.
• If you have any questions, please email emp