Director, National Security | Forensic and Litigation Consulting
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
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
We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.
In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of comprehensive solutions to address evolving national security threats to our clients. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in risk and compliance advisory, cybersecurity, and investigations, with a focus on critical industries such as healthcare, financial services, and energy. This role will require working closely with domestic and international clients to safeguard sensitive data, intellectual property, and critical assets from foreign actors and other adversarial threats.
What You’ll Do
- Perform a wide range of national security engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment; summarizing the results accurately and concisely in written reports for a sophisticated client base consisting of top-tier law firms, financial institutions and corporations; managing consultants on engagements which involve teams of investigative researchers; and providing oral reports to clients, when appropriate.
- Develop strategies to expand the portfolio of services offered and improve the efficiency and consistency of service delivery.
- Advise clients on compliance with regulatory requirements, including export controls, CFIUS reviews, sanctions, and other trade restrictions.
- Conduct investigations into national security threats, including insider threats, espionage, intellectual property theft, and cross-border data sharing.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including cybersecurity, export controls, strategic communications, and data analytics, to deliver multidisciplinary solutions to complex client challenges.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with national security protocols.
- Support business development activities by identifying opportunities for expanding the national security offering and advising clients on emerging risks.
- Monitor and assess geopolitical developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies that may impact national security.
- Lead modification and enhancement of proposals.
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 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in research or analysis within a corporate investigations firm, government agency, or a related organization, with a strong focus on national security issues. Experience in both sectors is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in high-pressure environments.
- Proven track record of leading teams and managing projects effectively.
- Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values.
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.
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