Digital Forensics, Automation Engineering Director

FTI Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director-level Technology Consultant to provide customized programming solutions across forensic automation and cognitive tech services. You will lead end-to-end ML and data science initiatives, partnering with clients to deliver high-quality services and drive business growth.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or related area.
• Fluency in Python with experience building customized solutions.
• Experience with APIs and cloud data integration (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Hands-on ML modeling, evaluation, and deployment; interpretability.
• Strong client-facing communication and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Scope projects with stakeholders, define success metrics, and communicate insights.
• Lead end-to-end machine learning and data science solutions for clients.
• Design, implement, and deploy ML models and pipelines.
• Present findings to C-suite and partners in clear terms.
• Create reusable components to scale delivery across engagements.
• Develop training programs on forensic automation and cognitive tech.

Skills

Python programming

Machine learning

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Client-facing consulting

Cloud APIs (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

scikit-learn

PyTorch

Relativity

EnCase

NUIX

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting's Technology Consulting practice is seeking a Director with experience providing customized programming solutions to solve client needs of first impression. Our Forensic Automation and Cognitive Technology Services teams are built to streamline digital investigations, enhance electronic evidence discovery, and accelerate decision‑making across forensic, legal, and investigative domains.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of background and experiences across information governance, digital forensics, electronic discovery, and data analytics. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to drive business growth and deliver high‑quality services to our clients.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with stakeholders to scope project goals, define success metrics, and communicate insights in a clear, compelling manner
• Act as a forensic technology lead in delivering end‑to‑end machine learning and data science solutions to enterprise clients across various industries
• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models, statistical algorithms, and custom machine learning pipelines using customized programming techniques
• Present technical findings and recommendations to non‑technical audiences including C‑suite stakeholders and law firm partners
• Build reusable quantitative components, templates, and accelerators using to enable scalable delivery across client engagements
• Develop and deliver training programs for clients and internal teams on forensic automation and cognitive technologies

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years experience related to industries or services related to the Electronic Discovery Reference Model, and familiarity with forensic technology software
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field
• Fluency in Python and hands‑on experience creating customized solutions leveraging advanced Python packages (e.g., scikit‑learn, PyTorch , statsmodels )
• Experience with APIs and ability to independently collect, integrate, and analyze data from cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Demonstrable expertise navigating cloud‑based enterprise systems (e.g., M365, Google Workspace, Slack)
• Hands‑on experience developing, tuning, and validating machine learning models, including hyperparameter optimization, feature selection methods, cross‑validation, error analysis, bias‑variance tradeoff management, model interpretability, and robustness and performance monitoring
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align client needs with functional solutions, and effectively communicate technical information to non‑technical stakeholders
• Client‑facing consulting experience
• Experienced managing people on fast‑moving, high‑profile engagements
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science , Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• Familiarity with forensic technology software (e.g., EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite, NUIX, Relativity, and Reveal)
• Fluency in R, particularly as it relates to data visualization and statistical programming
• Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, time series, NLP, etc.) and statistical modeling

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $123,500

Maximum Pay: $182,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.