Economic Analyst Consultant

Econ One Rsearch India is seeking a motivated and detailed-oriented Economic Analyst Consultant to support economic, statistical, and data-driven consulting engagements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with large datasets, and a solid foundation in economics and econometrics. The role requires proficiency in SAS, Python, and SQL for data management, analysis, and reporting.

Requirements

• Programming skills in SAS, including data manipulation, macros, SQL procedures, loops, and automation techniques.
• Working knowledge for Python for data analysis, data cleaning, and statistical applications (mandatory).
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying, joining, and managing large datasets.
• Good understanding of microeconomics, statistics, econometrics, and quantitative research methods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify data quality issues, anomalies, and inconsistencies.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate statistical findings and clearly concisely.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Stat or R is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across projects and geographies.
• Willingness and ability to learn new analytical tools and methodologies as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, clean, validate, and prepare large datasets for economic and statistical analysis.
• Import, transform, and manage data form various sources and formats, including Excel, CSV, TXT, and database extracts.
• Perform data cleaning on numeric, categorical, string, and date/time variables.
• Conduct data quality checks, validation exercises, and sanity checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Write efficient SAS, Python, and SQL programs to automate data preparation and analytical workflows.
• Summarize and analyze data using appropriate statistical and econometric techniques.
• Produce high-quality tables, charts, and visualizations, and analytical outputs for client deliverables.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and analytical findings in a clear and structured manner.
• Support economic research, data analysis, and consulting engagements under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and coordinate with international counterparts on data and analytical requests.
• Review and validate analytical outputs to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Assist with literature reviews, market research, and secondary research activities as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal analytical processes, tools, and programming workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus and salary review opportunities.
• Exposure to high-impact economic consulting, competition economics, litigation support, and data analytics projects across global markets.
• Opportunity to work with experienced economic consultants, data wizards, and consultants on complex real0woirld business problems.
• Structured learning environment with opportunities to develop expertise in economics, econometrics, statistical programming, machine learning, and AI-drive analytics.
• Flexible and collaborative work environment that supports professional growth and career advancement.
• Opportunity to work with international teams and clients across multiple industries and jurisdictions.