USD 110000-176000/yr

Associates and Consultants (Behavioral Science)

Boston, New York, NY, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DCmid
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Overview

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate or Consultant, you will: Own core analytical workstreams from design through execution. Work across economics, strategy, and technology engagements.

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Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive eco-systems. We operate globally from offices in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.

About the Role

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This role sits at the intersection of technology, markets, and human behavior, applying behavioral science to high-stakes business, regulatory, and litigation questions. You are a versatile associate or consultant who will work across economics, strategy, and technology engagements. You are expected to own analytical workstreams, adapt quickly across problem types, and synthesize insights for high-stakes decision-making. 

You will use behavioral economics, psychology, and marketing science to analyze how consumers and firms respond to information, incentives, and choice architecture. This includes designing surveys and experiments, analyzing observational data, and synthesizing evidence to assess consumer beliefs, decision-making, and market outcomes. 

Your work directly informs expert opinions, regulatory assessments, and litigation outcomes. 

Responsibilities

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As an Associate or Consultant, you will: 

  • Own core analytical workstreams from design through execution. 
  • Work across economics, strategy, and technology engagements. 
  • Adapt quickly to new problem areas and apply your skillset in unfamiliar contexts 
  • Synthesize findings into clear, decision-relevant insights 

Education & Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Marketing, Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, or a related field (target GPA 3.6+).   
  • Graduate degree a plus. 
  • Experience in consulting, academic research, market research, or a related analytical role.
  • Hands-on exposure to experimental design, survey methods, or behavioral research.
  • Evidence of academic or professional excellence and leadership.

Analytical Skills 

  • Strong foundation in behavioral economics, microeconomics, psychology, or marketing science. 
  • Experience designing or analyzing surveys, experiments, or quasi-experimental studies. 
  • Ability to work with and analyze large or complex datasets using Python, R, Stata, or similar tools. 
  • Familiarity with conjoint analysis, choice modeling, or causal inference preferred. 
  • High standards for methodological rigor and defensible analysis. 

Communication & Mindset 

  • Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas in writing and presentations. 
  • Ability to translate academic research into applied, real-world insights. 
  • Comfort working on ambiguous, high-stakes problems. 
  • Strong attention to detail and quality. 
  • Intellectual curiosity, coachability, and motivation to grow as a consultant. 
  • Clear interest in behavioral science, consumer decision-making, and its application in litigation and regulatory contexts. 

In addition to annual salary, we provide an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual Compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range
$110,000$176,000 USD

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.

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May 7, 2026
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keystone groupAssociates and Consultants (Behavioral Science)USD 110000-176000