Principal Consultant

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Job Title - Principal Consultant

Location - Denver, CO

Job Type - Hybrid

Requisition

Resilient Analytics, a Stanley Consultants company, is a global leader in climate resilience, adaptation and risk assessment. Acquired by Stanley Consultants in 2022, Resilient Analytics combines more than 20 years of proven resiliency planning, climate modeling and data analytics with Stanley’s century of engineering expertise. Together, these organizations empower clients to safeguard assets, mitigate risks and make informed investment decisions that strengthen infrastructure.

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

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Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, natural sciences or related program. Master’s degree or professional licensure a plus.

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Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in climate change resilience, consulting services, data analytics, or other relevant technical experience.

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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…