Consultant

FI Consulting is seeking a full‑time Consultant to work in our Arlington, VA Headquarters and throughout the Metro DC area on client projects. You will work with a team of smart, talented people in a culture that is simultaneously driven, collegial, and supportive. We set high expectations for employees in the areas of project delivery excellence, building trusted client relationships, ownership of work, and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on teamwork and collaboration. As part of our meritocratic culture, we strongly encourage each of our employees to remain committed to “stretching” the levels of their most current professional strengths to continuously adapt, grow and expand their subject‑matter expertise for the benefit of adding value to our clients. The emphasis on stretch starts at the very top of our organization and is promoted throughout to all members of our team. The desire of our employees to stretch is critical to effectively, and with greater flexibility, plan project assignments and subsequently position our people and the company for future success. Responsibilities Partnering with client staff of all levels to understand issues and needs, and working to solve them through the development of specific analytical tools Developing and validating financial models and analytical tool(s)/software used for portfolio management, valuation/pricing/costing, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making Defining functional requirements and designing testing strategies for analytical software applications Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets in various software packages using statistical and econometric techniques Clearly communicating complex, technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical clients Planning and executing project tasks Working closely with internal Project Managers and teammates to facilitate project support Actively seeking out opportunities for FI to expand the solutions we offer to our clients We need client‑facing talent who currently demonstrate a strong blend of technical skills, essential soft skills, and a commitment to continuous learning in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Desired Skills and Experience Previous and current use of productivity tools is required Purpose: answering questions, generating text, help with creating documents, emails, etc. Examples: ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Gemini, etc. Previous and current use of creative tools is desired Purpose: software code, video, graphics generation, etc. Examples: Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot, etc. Incorporating AI into solutions is nice to have Purpose: making AI algorithms part of technology solutions Examples: neural networks, predictive algorithms, large language models, etc. Ability to clearly discuss how and when tools have been used; demonstrate active application of AI to solve real‑world problems and drive business success. Personality traits: Intellectual Curiosity: a strong desire to learn and explore new AI concepts. Problem‑solving & Critical Thinking: ability to apply AI knowledge to new challenges. Learning Agility: ability to quickly adapt and learn new AI tools and techniques. Minimum Qualifications 2 or more years of relevant work experience within consulting or in a corporate or government environment Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Accounting, Mathematics or other applicable quantitative or technical field Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint Familiarity with and aptitude for programming languages such as SAS, Python, VBA, SQL, and R Data visualization experience using Power BI or Tableau Interest and ability to work in a project‑based environment with specific deadlines, where the schedule can be unpredictable at times High attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality work Demonstrated ability to understand complex data and business processes, and communicate your findings in a clear, concise manner that builds trust and confidence with our clients Who We Are FI Consulting is a 80+ person professional services firm that helps government and commercial financial institutions solve hard problems in data, analytics, modeling, and technology. Our professionals are specialists with expertise across a range of fields, for example: Financial and economic modeling Data analytics & visualization Financial products and markets Economics and statistics Business process management and re‑engineering Our Company Values & Operating Principles A commitment to creating value for our clients and our employees A flat management structure that is still led by one of the original founders An emphasis on teamwork and cooperation Employee development and career growth Continuous improvement An entrepreneurial culture that rewards finding, developing, and owning business Security Requirements Authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen. We are not able to accept permanent residents, sponsors, or any visa holders at this time, including OPT, H‑1B, EAD. As a condition of employment with FI Consulting, all job applicants will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which will include a pre‑employment drug screen and a credit check. Reside in the DC metro area within 30 days of hire. Secure and protect company and client data and information and prevent its improper disclosure. FLSA Designation This is an exempt position. FI Consulting participates in E‑Verify. Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status. FI Consulting is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call: View phone number on click.appcast.io. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. AI plays only a supporting role in our recruitment process. All decisions are made by human members of our talent acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr