Digital Forensics, Automation Engineering Director

FTI Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 124,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director for its Technology Consulting practice to lead customized programming solutions across forensic automation and cognitive technologies. You will drive ML projects, manage client engagements, and mentor teams while shaping enterprise digital investigations and evidence discovery strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, advanced Python ML skills, and experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Electronic Discovery Reference Model related work and forensic software familiarity
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., CS, Economics, Engineering, Math)
• Fluency in Python and hands-on experience with packages like scikit-learn, PyTorch, statsmodels
• Experience with APIs and collecting/ integrating data from cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Navigation of cloud-based enterprise systems (M365, Google Workspace, Slack)
• Hands-on experience building, tuning, and validating ML models with standard techniques and evaluation
• Strong communication skills to align client needs with solutions; client-facing consulting experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to scope project goals, define success metrics, and communicate insights clearly
• Act as forensic technology lead delivering end-to-end ML and data science solutions to enterprise clients
• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models and ML pipelines using customized programming techniques
• Present technical findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders including C-suite and law-firm partners
• Build reusable quantitative components, templates, and accelerators for scalable delivery across engagements
• Develop and deliver training programs for clients and internal teams on forensic automation and cognitive technologies

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree in CS/Economics/Engineering/Math

Tools

scikit-learn

PyTorch

statsmodels

EnCase

Axiom

Cellebrite

NUIX

Relativity

Reveal

AWS

GCP

Azure

M365

Google Workspace

Slack

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.