Senior Economic Advisor Job at Corner Alliance, Washington DC

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  • Corner Alliance
  • Washington DC

Job Description

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 a Senior Economic Advisor with 15+ years of experience to join our team and fully 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 help inform national policy and investment decisions. You will be trusted to provide deep expertise in telecommunications, spectrum management, and public policy economics to guide economic analysis, modeling, and technical oversight under this program. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and thought partner to the Federal client and internal project teams. 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

  • Lead the design and execution of economic and financial models related to broadband infrastructure, spectrum valuation, and FirstNet/telecom market dynamics. 

  • Conduct policy and regulatory impact analyses for spectrum and broadband programs. 

  • Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and mentorship for junior economists and analysts. 

  • Deliver briefings, memos, and presentations to NTIA and interagency stakeholders. 

  • Collaborate with data scientists and policy analysts to translate findings into strategic recommendations. 

  • Contribute to proposal development and thought leadership across Corner Alliance’s telecom and broadband portfolio. 

  • Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive. 

Location: 

Primarily remote, with periodic meetings in Washington, DC. Flexible engagement options available: 

  • Part-time SME or full-time (1.0 FTE) 

  • 1099 or W-2 employment 

Required Experience/Skills:  

  • Ph.D. or Master’s in Economics, Applied Economics, or a related field. 

  • 15+ years of experience in telecommunications, spectrum policy, or regulatory economics. 

  • Proven record of published research, federal testimony, or regulatory impact studies preferred. 

  • Strong proficiency in quantitative modeling and econometrics. 

  • Experience supporting or advising federal agencies, industry, or think tanks on broadband or spectrum issues. 

  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and policy audiences. 

  • US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability 

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

  • Experience with broadband cost modeling, network investment analysis, or universal service programs. 

  • Experience integrating economic models with geospatial or network datasets. 

  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical findings into policy recommendations for decision-makers. 

  • Prior experience leading or contributing to federal technical assistance programs or grant evaluation efforts. 

  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills for synthesizing complex economic topics. 

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 recruiting@corneralliance.com . 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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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Corner Alliance’s name. Corner Alliance will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Corner Alliance ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Corner Alliance will only communicate with you through our ATS system JazzHR and/or emails that are generated by the corneralliance.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Corner Alliance that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at recruiting@corneralliance.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . 

Salary: 

Approximate Compensation Estimate: $130 - $150 per hour 

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. 

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