Economist

Overview

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while delivering results for the government. We are currently seeking a Economist with 5+ years’ experience to join our team and embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

About the Role: Corner Alliance is supporting our Federal government client in delivering high-impact economic and policy analysis related to broadband, spectrum, and next-generation communications technologies. Our team provides expertise in financial modeling, spectrum valuation, and socio-economic impact evaluation to inform national policy and investment decisions. You will provide strong analytical and data management skills to support senior subject matter experts and direct the day-to-day execution of complex economic studies.

This position will collaborate closely with government partners, senior advisors, and project management to ensure high-quality, timely, and policy-relevant deliverables.

• Lead the development and execution of economic models, impact analysis, forecasts, and financial analyses related to spectrum valuation, First Net market performance, and broadband deployment.
• Translate technical approaches and analytical findings into actionable modeling and analysis tasks.
• Manage and engage in data acquisition, validation, and econometric workflows in collaboration with analysts and data scientists.
• Collaborate with partners and project team members to advance and complete required deliverables, ensuring analytical rigor, accuracy, and compliance with federal standards.
• Prepare briefing materials, memos, and visualizations for client leadership and interagency stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with Corner Alliance’s Project Manager to maintain project timelines, track milestones, and report progress.
• Mentor junior economists and analysts in quantitative and policy methods.
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive.

Location: Primarily remote, with periodic meetings in Washington, DC.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in applied economics, financial modeling, or policy analysis within telecommunications, broadband, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory and market economics, particularly around infrastructure or spectrum markets.
• Strong experience with data-driven policy analysis, econometrics, and economic modeling tools (R, Python, Stata, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage complex analyses and coordinate between technical and policy stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.
• US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics, Applied Economics, or a related field.
• Prior experience supporting federal clients (NTIA, FCC, DOC, or similar).

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We are looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching, PTO, health, dental, vision, disability coverage, FSA accounts, parental leave, holidays, and programs that support professional growth and engagement. Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization. Visit us at  to learn more.

Salary:
Approximate Compensation Estimate: $ -  annually. The estimate represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may determine your actual salary include your specific skills and years of experience.