Energy Analyst; Economics

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The Brattle Group is a leading global economic and litigation consulting firm that provides expert analysis and testimony in legal disputes, regulatory proceedings, and business strategy. Our teams apply economic, financial, and analytical expertise to solve complex problems and provide strategic insights for our clients in corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

As an Energy Analyst at The Brattle Group, you will be integral to our project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Quantitative Models and Solutions: Build models and create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages such as Excel, R, Python, GAMS, Stata, ENELYTIX/PSO, and VBA (e.g., conducting data, statistical, econometric analysis, building interactive dashboards).
• Qualitative Research and Literature Review: Conduct comprehensive energy analysis, including market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos.
• Preparing Client Deliverables: Contribute to client deliverables, including presentations and memos with figures, quantitative results, and novel findings.
• Supporting Expert Witnesses: Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues at all levels, contributing to the development of robust and innovative solutions for our clients.

In the Electricity practice, you will work on projects that may include:

• Building novel financial, economic, statistical, and operational models using a variety of tools.
• Analyzing electricity, natural gas, and other energy markets and applying this information in financial, legal, and policy settings.
• Developing, maintaining, and running power system models, including capacity expansion and security-constrained production cost models.
• Providing in-depth regulatory and policy research and summarizing insights through literature review.
• Communicating research and analyses to project team members and clients.
• Thinking critically about analysis results and discussing findings with an internal team.
• Coauthoring publications and being a part of presentation teams.

During your tenure as an Energy Analyst, you will gain skills in applied economics and finance, as well as a broad understanding of the electricity industry and adjacent industries. You will work in a collaborative and fun atmosphere where dedication to quality, project success, and individual career and professional development are emphasized.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A completed undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (economics, computer science, data science, mathematics) with strong academic performance. Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
• Great teamwork and leadership skills. Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it’s critical that our EAs work well with others.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity. We are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment. Successful EAs are committed to delivering their best work product, taking ownership of their work, and engaging in excellent client services.

Additionally, we look for candidates who:

• Have completed or will complete a course with climate or energy focus.
• Have completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
• Can apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.
• Are familiar with ENELYTIX/PSO.

Please submit the following materials through the link below:

• Resume

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross annual salary for this position in…