Vault’s Verdict

If the idea of doing rigorous quantitative work alongside noteworthy economists on impactful litigation sounds exciting, AG may be the firm for you. Insiders say the firm’s culture of training and mentorship—partners are even evaluated on mentorship as a core value—creates a merit-based system where people tend to get out what they put in while working on bespoke cases. 

Insiders at the firm also enjoy the autonomy and flexibility it offers them. The firm’s internal labor market, in which you network with senior staff and partners to find work, allows its consultants to explore new practice areas and take ownership of their career growth. The firm’s focus on litigation means its hours can be highly variable. However, AG consultants can also pursue flexible work arrangements and work hybrid.

The firm’s compensation is competitive with other economic consulting firms, according to insiders, and the firm offers numerous health and wellness benefits, such as gym reimbursement and counselling services. Discretionary performance bonuses are available.

Employee Reviews

Firm Culture

• “The best aspect is that Analysis Group does not have a face-time culture at all. It is expected that people complete their work on time and well, but the culture is not one that makes staff feel pressured to be around or available at all hours merely for the sake of it.”
• “Mentorship is a core value on which partners are evaluated, and that builds a platform for success at all levels. Our type of consulting is bespoke and it is critical to learn key skills and capabilities on the job from practitioners.”
• “The company exceeds expectations in fostering a welcoming and supportive work environment. From the hiring stage, emphasis is placed on selecting individuals who are not only skilled but also pleasant to work with.”
• “The firm generally attracts hardworking, kind people who are invested in your professional development. It's generally fairly merit-based where you get out what you put in.”

Quality of Life 

• “Working hours vary and are case-dependent, so you may be working 9 to 5 one week and then 9 to 9 the next, but you rarely know in advance. But overall, the work-life balance is way better than at management consulting, and people are super amenable to you taking PTO or personal days. Great culture, too.”
• “Consultants at Analysis Group tend to be on call all the time, with expectations to respond to instant messages or emails quickly, even if outside of normal business hours. Analysis Group requires very little travel; the only traveling I have done to date has been for internal events rather than anything client facing. While it is easy to take time off, your vacations often feel unprotected.”
• “AG is extremely flexible and accommodates each individual’s preference for reduced schedules or alternative working arrangements. I have never felt pressure to work more than I was willing to.”
• “As long as you work hard when it’s necessary and are a good team player, there's a lot of flexibility.”

Career Development 

• “The best aspect is that there is extensive and unique on-the-job mentoring due to the nature of work supporting world-leading testifying experts. This work results in a lot of one-on-one interaction between junior staff and very notable economists.”
• “Analysis Group provides clear competencies by role, and the review process is thorough, leading to a fair promotion process. The generalist staffing model makes it easy to work across different types of practices areas, and for employees in good standing, it is generally possible to transfer across offices, including international opportunities.”
• “Analysis Group’s internal labor market (i.e., a structure where you largely have the ability to choose your own projects) allows employees to experiment with new and exciting casework on their own terms. This structure allows for employees to have agency over their own development, while still receiving support from the firm.”
• “Analysis Group has a robust formal training program, which includes online modules and in-person sessions. I’ve also enjoyed the culture of informal training and mentorship that is fostered by the firm.”

Compensation 

• “Base pay is equally based on position depending on education coming in to start and then seniority within a position. Bonuses compensate individuals for their performance during the year on various factors.”
• “The compensation is extremely competitive. Leadership has never made me feel like I was being overpaid or that the compensation was tied to any other metric than doing my best, in good faith.”
• “Analysis Group requires an advanced degree for promotion beyond the senior analyst level.”
• “Analysis Group offers numerous health and wellness benefits, including gym reimbursement counseling services and corporate sponsored sporting events. There are many other offerings that Analysis Group provides, but these are the ones that I have taken advantage of in the past.”

Inclusion 

• “I help run recruiting for analysts in the Boston office (our largest office) and we focus a lot on inclusion and hiring of underrepresented groups, not only through full-time interviews but we also through dedicated recruiting and internship programs/focused on underrepresented recruiting.”
• “There are many diversity and inclusion initiatives which have made me a more effective leader. I am much more sensitive to my language and demeanor with people of the other sex. AAPI and Black History Month are celebrated yearly, as is Juneteenth.”
• “Analysis Group is committed to inclusion and it is widely recognized as an important part of our company’s culture.”
• “I do think all consultants have similar access to casework and promotions. However, at least in my specific office, most consultants have similar backgrounds and it is not the most diverse set of individuals.”

Business Outlook

• “The fundamental economic driver of economic/litigation consulting is demand for litigation, which seems to increase steadily and can accelerate in times when the rest of the economy is stressed.”
• “I think Analysis Group is in a strong position, especially relative to other consulting firms. While some of that is driven by the fact we are economic consultants, which is a bit more recession-proof, I do have a lot of confidence in our leadership generally.”
• “AG’s culture of learning and feedback positions it well to adopt to new developments, such as AI.”
• “Analysis Group’s business is remarkably stable but at the same time growing rapidly. Whether that growth is sustainable seems to be an open question, but there are, no doubt, many good years ahead.”

Hiring Process

• “For candidates that fit the firm well, the entire process is very streamlined and fast. In general, the firm trusts that the candidate’s previous experience has trained them well for the technical aspects of the job, and therefore they focus is mostly on the personality of the candidate, whether they can be easy to work with or not.”
• “Interviews are all behavioral, though some of the questions will grill you about your past work with data and challenge your assumptions. So, no casing, but you have to know your stuff since everyone interviewing you is very academic and can see through impromptu fluff.”
• “The process is two rounds, with a 30-minute Zoom interview for the first and then an in-person Super Day for the final round. I received my offer the same day as my Super Day, which I appreciated quite a bit. I think Analysis Group looks for individuals with strong technical and personal communication skills. Our analyses tend to be quite technical, and they really value those that can boil technical concepts down into language that someone without a specific technical background can understand.”
• “We are seeking candidates with qualifying academic credentials, quantitative experience, and strong communication skills.”

Interview Questions

• “Can you tell me about a quantitative research project that you’ve worked on and the nature of this project? Can you give me examples of the types of data manipulations you had to perform to prepare the data for analysis? If you had more time or resources, what is something you wished you could have changed about the analysis or something you wished you could have explored further?”
• “I typically ask people to tell me about a project they worked on that they really enjoyed and then use it to test their understanding of the quantitative methods used, judgment in methodology selection, and overall presentation skills.”
• “Tell me about a data-related project that you’ve worked on. Why economic consulting? Why Analysis Group?”
• “Tell us about a previous experience in which you had to manage a small team and take ownership of the work product.”

Uppers

• “The work is intellectually stimulating, and the environment is flexible and laid-back.”
• “Great company culture. Flexibility in working hours and hybrid work environment. My colleagues are all smart and very hardworking.”
• “The types of projects, the environment, and the pay.”
• “Employees have agency.”

Downers

• “Hours can be unpredictable depending on client demands/court scheduling changes. Also, navigating the internal staffing model can be challenging for brand new hires who haven’t yet established a good reputation.”
• “The firm is privately owned and sometimes decisions on promotions or business choices can feel opaque, unclear, or unequal.”
• “The period before deadlines can be brutal, and this happens more irregularly, unlike other industries where it is more predictable (e.g., month/quarter-ends).”
• “Being ‘on-call’ nearly 24/7, rigidity in terms of promotion, and opaque compensation progression.”