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About the Role

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking interns for its Summer Analyst/Associate Internship program. This 8-10 week program offers a deep understanding of CRA's business and hands-on experience with client consulting projects within a practice area. Successful interns may receive a full-time offer upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs.
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights and integrate findings.
• Participate in telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders.
• Assist with industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews.
• Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents.
• Generate sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables under supervision.
• Proactively develop your knowledge of the life sciences or energy industry as well as consulting methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s (non-MBA) degree candidates graduating December 2027/Summer 2028 with a related academic focus.
• Familiarity with how to conduct secondary research, critically interpret data, and summarize key takeaways.
• Curiosity and analytic thinking to bring creative approaches to non-standard problems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.
• Resume including current address, personal email and telephone number.
• Cover letter describing interest in CRA and role alignment with goals, noting practice/location preferences.
• Transcript (may be unofficial).

Skills

• Quantitative research
• Qualitative research
• Economic analysis
• Financial analysis
• Business management
• Secondary research
• Data analysis
• Spreadsheet proficiency
• Statistical program proficiency
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Time management
• Task prioritization

Location

• Boston
• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid (3-4 days in office per week)

Experience Level

• Internship

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree (non-MBA)

Salary/Compensations

• $30 - $37.50 per hour

Benefits

• Professional development programs
• Wellness support programs
• Social events
• Collegial work environment
• Potential for full-time position following graduation

About the Company

• Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments worldwide.
• CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters related to litigation and regulatory proceedings.
• CRA guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.
• Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis to deliver clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Equal Opportunity

• Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.