Principal Consultant (Denver)

Principal Consultant

Location: Denver, CO (Centennial) | Remote, US

Job Type: Hybrid or Remote

Job Summary

The Principal Consultant will lead project teams and serve as a key point of client interface. This includes guiding the decision‑making process for developing projects including climate risk assessments and adaptation solutions, leveraging both established and innovative data‑driven approaches. The role includes key project management supervision of others and deliverables such as reports, white papers, geospatial interfaces and datasets for both clients and publications. The team member will contribute to and oversee internal research and development initiatives. Additionally, they will aid in developing company strategy and leverage their networks contributing to the company’s sales pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the process of matching a client’s needs to Resilient Analytics’ capabilities.
• Lead the development of scopes of work, proposals and fee builds for potential projects.
• Oversee the delivery of projects according to scope of work and budget.
• Oversee the development of deliverables that clearly outline project findings and assist with publications.
• Deliver presentations at industry engagements to audiences with varying levels of expertise in the climate resilience space.
• Oversee data analysis and deliverable synthesis for projects.
• Oversee the financial performance of projects and assist the Director in financial assessment of the company.
• Contribute to internal research and development of new analytical capabilities.
• Mentor and assist in career development for direct reports and other team members.
• Work with the Leadership to drive the development of company strategy, goals and management.
• Lead business development opportunities, maintaining a sales pipeline and developing potential client presentations.
• Draw on professional network adding to the sales pipeline.
• Develop and pursue project opportunities with both current and potential clients in collaboration with the business development and marketing teams.
• Maintain adherence to the company’s quality assurance and quality control standards as outlined in the quality manual.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, natural sciences or related program. Master’s degree or professional licensure a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in climate change resilience, consulting services, data analytics, or other relevant technical experience.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to design and implement sophisticated climate diagnostics and scenario analysis, and climate risk analysis to inform decision support, early warning, risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project teams and research efforts.

Benefits

• Paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, identity theft protection.
• Tuition assistance and professional society membership.
• 401(k) match, incentive compensation and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).