Senior Economic Advisor

Corner Alliance

$271K — $312K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Master's in Economics or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in telecommunications or spectrum policy.
  • Proven record of published research or regulatory impact studies.
  • Strong proficiency in quantitative modeling and econometrics.
  • Experience advising federal agencies on broadband issues.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and policy audiences.
  • US citizenship and ability to pass public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and execution of economic models for broadband and spectrum valuation.
  • Conduct analyses on policy and regulatory impacts for telecom programs.
  • Provide mentorship and quality assurance to junior economists.
  • Deliver briefings and presentations to federal clients and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with data scientists to develop strategic recommendations.
  • Contribute to proposal development in the telecom sector.
  • Uphold commitments to deliver, grow, and thrive.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options with periodic meetings in Washington, DC.
  • Part-time SME or full-time engagement opportunities available.
  • 1099 or W-2 employment structures.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
Corner Alliance is supporting our federal government clients by 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.

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 telecommunication 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 federal clients 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
  • 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.

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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