Senior Consultant, Network Industry Strategies – Rail & Transportation | Economic Consulting
FTI Consulting · McLean, United States · 1d ago
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
The Network Industries Strategies (“NIS”) group at FTI Consulting uses economic and financial analysis and network modeling to analyze complex issues involving pricing, valuation, and costs of service across the spectrum of network industries. Our rail and transportation team provides deep industry, market, and regulatory expertise to North America’s freight railroads and other transportation clients. We build sophisticated costing and pricing models, evaluate our clients’ key commercial and contractual relationships, assess competitive markets and asset values in support of transactions, and develop expert testimony before courts, arbitration panels, and regulatory bodies such as the Surface Transportation Board — helping carriers evaluate transactions, defend the reasonableness of their rates and services, negotiate contracts, quantify damages in disputes, and maximize the value of their network assets.
What You’ll Do
A Senior Consultant is responsible for managing, processing, and analyzing information to develop solutions for clients. In addition, the candidate will assist team leaders by providing analytic support and drafting for advisory services across a wide range of industries. In addition, the position requires the development of written reports explaining the procedures employed. An individual that succeeds in the position will be able to work independently and to take initiative in solving problems that are faced on a day-to-day basis, continually striving to ensure quality output that can withstand the scrutiny of regulators and other stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong analytic and quantitative skills, including economic modeling, cost and pricing analysis, and/or transportation network modeling experience.
Demonstrated ability to work with large and complex datasets, and to build reproducible, well-documented analysis.
Ability to write memoranda to describe the procedures employed to complete tasks and to summarize the results of research or analysis.
Solid communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts to clients and staff within and outside of the firm.
Ability to support and direct communication with clients and staff members on engagements, while updating senior team members on progress and issues.
Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients across functions.
A positive, professional, and solutions-oriented attitude.
Resilience and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills.
Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
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
Bachelor’s Degree in in Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a related field.
4+ years of relevant full-time post-graduation professional work experience in economic consulting or business intelligence/analytical roles in the transportation, logistics, or manufacturing industries.
Ability to travel to FTI offices and client(s).
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to answer questions and develop informed viewpoints based on analysis of supporting data (including fluency in Excel and SQL).
Ability to create high-quality written and visual deliverables and communicate professionally and succinctly (including fluency in PowerPoint and Word)
Familiarity with core concepts in litigation consulting, including the role of expert evidence, discovery, and legal precedent
Ability to develop sound quantitative methodologies for solving complex problems.
Computer skills working with large relational datasets, spatial/GIS data, and/or Python.
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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: $108,000
Maximum Pay: $142,500
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.