Consultant, Data Analyst, IT​/Tech

Apply for the Consultant role at FI Consulting (full‑time, Arlington, VA Headquarters).
FI Consulting seeks a consultant for client projects throughout the Metro DC area.

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, and continuous improvement. We insist on teamwork and collaboration. As part of our meritocratic culture we strongly encourage each of our employees to stay 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.

• Use of productivity tools is required
  • Purpose:
    
    answering questions, generating text, help with creating documents, emails, etc.
  • Examples:
    ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Gemini, etc.
• Use of creative tools is desired
  • Purpose:
    
    software code, video, graphics generation, etc.
  • Examples:
    Amazon Q, Git Hub Copilot
• 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.
• Capability to understand and actively apply AI to solve real‑world problems and drive business success

• 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

• Partner with client staff of all levels to understand issues and needs, and work to solve them through development of specific analytical tools
• Develop and validate financial models and analytic tools for portfolio management, valuation/pricing/costing, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making
• Define functional requirements and design testing strategies for analytic software applications
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets in various software packages using statistical and econometric techniques
• Clearly communicate complex, technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical clients
• Plan and execute project tasks
• Work closely with internal Project Managers and teammates to facilitate project support
• Actively seek opportunities for FI to expand the solutions we offer to our clients

• 2+ years of relevant work experience within consulting or corporate/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 Power Point
• 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 findings clearly and concisely to build trust and confidence with clients

• Professional services firm helping government and commercial financial institutions solve hard problems in data, analytics, modeling, and technology.
• Specialists across fields including: financial and economic modeling, data analytics & visualization, financial products and markets, economics and statistics, business process management and re‑engineering.

• A Commitment to Creating Value for our Clients and Employees
• A Flat Management Structure 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 opportunities

• Authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. Citizen; no permanent resident, visa, or sponsor accepted at this…