About The Role

The Network Industries Strategies ("NIS") group at FTI Consulting uses economic and financial analysis and market modeling to analyze complex issues involving pricing, valuation, sustainability, and costs of service across the spectrum of network industries. Our energy team delivers data-driven insights on U.S. power and natural gas markets that support strategic planning, long-term resource planning, asset transactions and due diligence, quantitative policy analysis, regulatory filings, and expert testimony. We combine deep market knowledge with best-in-class simulation methods and data - including capacity expansion planning and production cost modeling - to help utilities, energy project developers, financial institutions, technology companies, trade groups, and government agencies make critical decisions in the face of uncertain energy market and policy outcomes.

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 power or gas market simulation, capacity expansion, and/or production cost 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, Statistics, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of relevant full-time work post-graduation professional work experience with quantitative analysis of energy systems, power and natural gas markets, forecasting models, and large dataset processing (e.g., cleaning, manipulation, and analyzing large data sets).
• Ability to travel to FTI offices and client(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related business field.
• Familiarity with the electric power and natural gas industries, including wholesale market structures and the major U.S. ISO/RTO markets.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and possess a service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to analyze data using database and spreadsheet applications (including SQL and Microsoft Excel).
• Project management experience that includes interacting with and presenting to senior-level team members and clients.
• Technical writing skills (e.g., footnotes and citations, formatting tables and figures).
• Experience evaluating fundamental market drivers (e.g., supply and demand) for natural gas and electricity, including generation economics, fuel prices, load growth, and energy and environmental policy.
• Proficiency with PLEXOS, AURORA, or similar power market simulation tools, and with analytical languages such as R, Python, or SQL for building reproducible workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and delegate data processing and quantitative analysis tasks effectively to ensure timely progress across multiple workstreams.

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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.