Trainee Economic Data Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking an Economic Data Analyst with 3-6 years of experience to join our growing team of economists and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.
About the Role:
As an Economic Data Analyst actively engaging with federal clients, you will be trusted to provide rigorous, data-driven economic and policy analysis in support of broadband, spectrum, telecommunications, and infrastructure-related initiatives. You will work closely with senior economists and project teams to analyze large datasets, support economic and financial modeling, and translate analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for federal stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of and comfort level with federal data sources, who is passionate about applying numerical and statistical methods with rigor and integrity, and who enjoys applying quantitative analysis to real-world policy questions.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative economic analyses related to broadband deployment, spectrum use, telecommunications markets, and infrastructure investment
• Clean, manage, and analyze large datasets from federal, public, and commercial sources
• Support the development and execution of economic, financial, and scenario-based models (e.g., forecasting, impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis)
• Assist with program evaluation and performance measurement efforts, including identification and analysis of KPIs
• Contribute to technical memoranda, white papers, and analytic deliverables for federal audiences
• Develop slides, charts, and data visualizations to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Support senior staff in preparing briefings and materials for internal and external meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and client expectations
• Participate in client meetings, working sessions, and strategy discussions as appropriate
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:
You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely, with proximity to Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or Boulder, CO preferred. You may work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.
Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
• 3-6 years of professional experience, including experience in federal consulting or government contracting
• Demonstrated experience conducting data-driven analysis in a policy, regulatory, or government context
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Python, R, SQL, or similar
• Experience supporting economic, financial, or policy-related analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain analytical findings to non-technical audiences
• Experience working with federal clients and producing client-ready deliverables
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and the ability to pass a public trust clearance or suitability determination

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Master's degree
• Experience with broadband, telecommunications, spectrum policy, infrastructure, or public finance
• Familiarity with economic modeling, forecasting, or program evaluation frameworks
• Experience working with large or complex datasets in a federal environment
• Experience developing briefing materials or slide decks for senior government stakeholders
• Comfort working in a fast-paced consulting environment with evolving priorities

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're 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.
About Us:
Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.
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 are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.
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Salary:
Approximate Salary Estimate: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.