Senior Associate - Data Driven Disputes & Analytics

Vertex; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare plans

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking associates and senior associates for its Data-Driven Disputes and Analytics practice in the United States. You’ll support complex litigation, investigations, regulatory reviews, and advisory engagements with large datasets across industries.

We value healthcare experience and provide mentors, training, and hands-on opportunities to grow. Roles may involve privileged consulting, expert testimony, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with attorneys, data

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of litigation support experience preferred.
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Stata or SAS preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and BI tools a plus.
• Strong quantitative, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced client-service environment.
• Attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounting records, operational data, and business information.
• Support healthcare reimbursement, claims, contracts, and regulatory reviews.
• Develop quantitative models and visualize findings for clients.
• Prepare expert reports, trial demonstratives, and client deliverables.
• Assist in interviews, investigations, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, economics, tech, data management, and legal teams.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Research skills

Written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting/finance/business/economics

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Stata / SAS

Job description

Description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (Vertex) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

Position Summary

Vertex is seeking associates and senior associates to join our Data-Driven Disputes and Analytics practice. As an associate, you’ll support complex litigation, arbitration, regulatory, investigative, and consulting matters. While healthcare expertise is highly valued, our roles support a broad range of data-driven disputes, investigations, and litigation matters across industries. The firm is committed to helping new hires grow and succeed by providing dedicated mentors, training programs, hands-on learning opportunities, and support from accomplished experts.

The role will support complex litigation, investigations, regulatory reviews, and advisory engagements involving large and complex datasets. This team works closely with attorneys, expert witnesses, and client stakeholders to develop defensible analyses and clear, well-supported conclusions. Engagements may support privileged consulting work, expert testimony, or regulatory matters. Experience with healthcare payment, reimbursement, and compliance issues is preferred but not required. Specific title and role will be determined during the interview and selection process.

What You'll Do

• Analyze accounting records, operational data, and other business information.
• Assist in matters involving healthcare reimbursement, claims payment, contract disputes, False Claims Act investigations, class actions, coverage disputes, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Develop quantitative models to assess the financial impact of alleged conduct; create summaries, visualizations, and other analyses to communicate finding; and organize, transform, validate, and analyze large datasets.
• Help prepare expert reports, trial demonstratives, presentations, exhibits, and other client deliverables.
• Support client interviews, fraud investigations, compliance reviews, discovery efforts, internal controls assessments, and risk mitigation work.
• Collaborate with professionals across finance, accounting, economics, technology, data management, and legal disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Statistics, Economics, or other related subjects.
• 1-4 years of experience providing litigation support services (highly preferred)
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Stata, or SAS preferred; familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and business intelligence and data visualization tools a plus.
• Strong quantitative, research, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-service environment.
• Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Candidates must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Additional Information

At Vertex, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package that rewards performance and supports long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage - ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire, and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.

The salary ranges for this role are as follows:

• $59,000 - $139,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier AA - Sample Locations: NY Metro, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle)
• $54,000 - $128,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)
• $50,000 - $118,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier B - Sample Locations - Baltimore, Chicago, Anchorage, Portland)
• $45,000 - $107,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier C - Sample Locations - Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami)
• $43,000 - $102,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier D - Sample Locations - Mississippi, Mobile AL, Bowling Green KY, Tulsa)

Time away matters - so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

At Vertex, growth never stops. Our signature "Lifetime of Learning" program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education - helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.