Senior Consultant, Forensic Historian, Environmental Solutions | Forensic & Litigation Consulting

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 Inc.’s Environmental Solutions practice is seeking a Senior Consultant with experience in public history research to assist with the execution of environmental-related forensic history projects.  The Environmental Solutions practice works in the areas of alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation), litigation, forensic historical research, cleanup cost and damages allocation, environmental claims analysis, and financial and cost accounting. You can learn more on our website at https://www.fticonsulting.com/industries/environmental. 

What You’ll Do

This position will work under the direction of senior staff members to complete historical research assignments that involve the use of libraries, archives, corporate and regulatory agency collections, electronic databases, and other sources of documentary evidence.  The types of research required will cover a broad range of topics, including:

• Site-specific operational history and waste management practices

• Natural resource damages

• Regulatory history and guidance for hazardous materials management and control

• Site investigation and remediation of contaminated properties

• Technical literature research

• Sewer infrastructure and wastewater treatment plants

• Product liability

• Industry standards of practice

Primary Duties:

• Conduct detailed historical research at libraries and archives and in various electronic databases and specialized industry resources

• Synthesize records obtained from primary and secondary source materials in a concise manner

• Contribute to written work product and presentation materials for clients, including reports, graphs, and charts

• Work on multiple projects concurrently

• Employ commonly used software tools to organize, analyze, and present research findings (at a minimum, a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required)

• Undertake other duties as assigned, including occasional research trips lasting 1-2 weeks per trip

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  

The ideal candidate will be able to (1) conduct historical research in a variety of record repositories to identify and obtain potentially relevant records; (2) recognize key information obtained from historical materials and synthesize it in a concise manner; (3) compile and organize collected materials for delivery to senior professionals within the group and/or clients; and, (4) work independently.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in History or related field

• 5 years of relevant post-graduate combined professional experience 

• Archival research skills, including familiarity with finding aids and collection inventories; library research skills, including experience using library catalogs, journal and topical indices, maps, microfilm, and microfiche

• Ability to analyze primary and secondary source historical records and understand their context in historical perspective

• Ability to work at client site(s) or FTI Consulting office(s) as needed

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to think critically and to plan, prioritize, and set goals

• Ability to work well under pressure and to work independently; flexibility in working on multiple assignments concurrently and taking direction from several senior professionals

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

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