Full-Time

Senior Economist

Updated on 8/23/2026

Corner Alliance

Corner Alliance

51-200 employees

Public safety government consulting and BI

Compensation Overview

$130 - $150/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

Remote

Primarily remote, with periodic meetings in Washington, DC.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, or a related field.
  • At least 15 years of experience in telecommunications, spectrum policy, or regulatory economics.
  • 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.
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability.
Responsibilities
  • 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 the company’s telecommunications and broadband portfolio.
Desired Qualifications
  • A proven record of published research, federal testimony, or regulatory impact studies.
  • 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.

Corner Alliance is a government-focused consulting firm that serves federal clients in public safety, emergency management, and business intelligence. It provides advisory and implementation services to help agencies improve operations, coordinate stakeholders, and use data-driven insights for decision making. The company operates by delivering stakeholder-centered solutions, combining strategy, process improvement, and analytics to address federal missions, rather than selling off-the-shelf products. It differentiates itself through a mission-oriented approach and a focus on long-term client relationships, prioritizing client loyalty and impactful outcomes. The goal is to drive change in government by delivering practical, trusted guidance and solutions that help federal agencies achieve their public safety and emergency management objectives.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 NTIA work supports broadband expansion, a durable priority under federal funding.
  • February and June 2026 NIST task orders keep revenue flowing into 2027.
  • DHS renewed emergency-alerting projects in 2026, sustaining Corner Alliance's innovation narrative.

What critics are saying

  • Corner Alliance depends on federal procurement cycles; a shutdown or recompetition can stall revenue.
  • Its marquee alerting work ties to DHS priorities; one canceled program weakens differentiation.
  • No consumer business exists; losing OASIS or MAS access threatens the company entirely.

What makes Corner Alliance unique

  • Corner Alliance wins niche federal innovation work across DHS, FEMA, NIST, NTIA, and IRS.
  • Its OASIS and MAS vehicles give repeat access to multiple agencies through 2030.
  • It pairs consulting with deployed emergency-alert prototypes like AWN and WUI integration models.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

FSA accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Relocation Assistance

Meal Benefits

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Stock Options

Loan Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Commuter Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Elder Care Support

Legal Services

Company Social Events

Conferences

Technology Allowance

Company News

Forbes
Apr 17th, 2025
Why An M.B.A. Is A Mistake For Most Small Biz Owners

That degree will cost you $300,000 or more, counting lost earnings. Worth it, if you want to climb the corporate ladder. Not so much, if you’re looking to buy or build most small businesses.Twenty-five years ago, after leaving his job as a Senate staffer, Alan Pentz spent two years earning an M.B.A. from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He went on to build the Corner Alliance into a $35-million-in-revenue government consulting firm and recently stepped back from running it day-to-day to launch The Owner Institute, a coaching firm for other small business owners. Today, the 52-year-old Pentz offers this free advice to would-be entrepreneurs: Don’t waste time like I did, earning an M.B.A

HS Today
Feb 16th, 2023
Breakthrough Alert Messaging for a Mobile Public

With this in mind, S&T partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Corner Alliance, and other industry collaborators to develop the WUI Integration Model.

HAAS Alert
Aug 18th, 2022
Corner Alliance, Inc. partners with HAAS Alert

This project was made possible through a contract awarded through S&T’s Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement program to Corner Alliance, Inc., a small-business consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. Corner Alliance partnered with HAAS Alert, a Chicago-based small business specializing in automotive digital alerting and vehicle connected safety solutions.