Digital Forensics, Automation Engineering Senior Director

FTI Consulting Technology LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Family support

Financial protection benefits

Job summary

FTI Consulting Technology LLC seeks a Senior Director to lead forensic automation and cognitive technology programs, delivering end-to-end ML and data science solutions for enterprise clients across industries. You will collaborate with stakeholders to scope goals, define success metrics, and present findings to C-suite and partners.

The role requires a strong background in information governance, digital forensics, data analytics, and hands-on Python and ML development, with proven leadership

Qualifications

• 10 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Python

APIs

Cloud platforms

Data analytics

Machine learning

Leadership

Client-facing consulting

Communication

ML pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

scikit-learn

PyTorch

statsmodels

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 Senior 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

• 10 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: $151,000

Maximum Pay: $233,000

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.

Benefits

Supporting your total wellbeing is a year‑round commitment at FTI. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing resources to help you and your family thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and personally, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, family support, and financial protection benefits.

With more than 8,100+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up.

Learn more about the work we do and how we’re helping clients around the world turn their biggest challenges and opportunities into stories of success.

Learn more about our impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential. To learn more about FTI Consulting, visit www.fticonsulting.com/careers and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.