Managing Consultant V

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a specialized global consulting firm whose professionals serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and clear-cut analysis and advice. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of technical, scientific, financial and technology advisory services that enable clients across the spectrum of industries to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations with precise analysis, reliable insights and confidence.  We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description:

J.S. Held is searching for a Managing Consultant V to join our Digital Forensic team.

As a member of the digital forensic team, you will be applying your expertise and be advisors to our clients. You will be responsible for managing and conducting data preservation and forensic analysis using industry accepted forensic tools/best practices, developing, and growing the digital forensic team, and collaborating with our internal teams to ensure we are providing our clients with highest quality of work in a timely manner. You will also be relied upon to develop and execute thoughtful solutions to address our client’s needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Using industry accepted tools/practices to perform the preservation electronically stored information (“ESI”) and validating preservation
• Perform investigative analysis on digital devices or electronic data using forensic tools such as EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite Physical Analyzer, Cellebrite Inspector to carry out an investigation
• Secure transfer of physical and electronic evidence while maintaining chain of custody
• Follows best practices for client deliverables by performing quality control checks to ensure accuracy of client work product
• Prepare reports, budgets, and recommendations on client engagements
• Develop and implement workflows to solve complex data-related challenges
• Execute on projects involving the identification, organization, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data
• Prepare summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations of work performed
• Manage time and tasks to meet client deadlines
• Participate in internal and external meetings to review results of work performed
• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes developed throughout the project
• Engage in consistent communication with clients to ensure timely completion of tasks, establish project goals, review associated costs, etc.
• Lead efforts to ensure high-quality client work product across project teams
• Engage daily with client activities, including interaction with client, internal J.S. Held team, and other stakeholders involved with engagement
• Taking ownership of projects and tasks with minimal supervision, and providing engagement updates to clients or team leads on a regular occurrence
• Proactive research and recommendations of technology solutions and process improvements that will ensure continued defensibility
• Travel to onsite to client locations for meeting, conducting interviews, or performing data preservations
• Maintaining clean work lab environment and organization of evidence and assets

Attributes & Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics, Information Technology, Information System, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8 professional years working in the Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, Litigation Support, or relevant experience
• Strong understanding of operating systems such as Windows and MacOS. Linux and UNIX experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of ESI hardware such as laptops, desktops, servers, mobile phone and tablets.
• Experience with forensic tools, such as EnCase, X-Ways, Axiom, FTK, Cellebrite [Physical Analyzer, UFED 4PC, Inspector, Digital Collector], Linux-based forensic tools
• Experience with cloud-based collaborative/data repositories such as M365, Google Workspace, DropBox, Box, Slack, Jira
• Experienced with E-mail systems and archivers such as Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes/Domino, Mimecast, Barracuda
• Proficient with eDiscovery review and processing platforms is a plus, such as Relativity, Reveal, Disco, Nuix, Law, MindsEye
• Proficient with building and implement scripts to automate various work-related tasks.
• Programming language such as SQL, VBA and Python knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines.  J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts.  We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear-cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility.  We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

EEO Statement 

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.