Senior Director, Technical Documentation

FTI Consulting

. Own the documentation infrastructure for FTI Technology's data and intelligence platform .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $228,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in producing technical documentation for data platforms and AI systems, with a strong emphasis on creating API specifications and data dictionaries. Capable of establishing documentation standards and collaborating effectively across engineering, data, and operations teams.

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Technical Documentation ProductionAPI Specification WritingModel Risk Management FamiliarityQuantitative BackgroundStrong Technical Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical DocumentationAPI SpecificationsData Dictionary CreationModel DocumentationStatistical AnalysisMathematicsEconometricsRisk IdentificationValidation MethodologyPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

FTI ConnectIQ.AIRevealRelativity

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesLegal TechnologyRegulated IndustryModel Risk Management Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the documentation infrastructure for FTI Technology's data and intelligence platform
Produce and maintain the data dictionary, architecture documentation, API specifications, and integration guides
Produce model documentation packages covering training data provenance, assumption disclosures, validation methodology, version history, and performance monitoring
Create API specifications and data dictionaries that enable IQ.AI, FTI Connect, Reveal, and Relativity to integrate with the platform
Work across engineering, data, security, and operations teams to extract technical knowledge and convert it into usable artifacts
Collaborate with adjacent product teams including IQ.AI, FTI Connect, and TechOps
Communicate with engineers and senior leadership
Establish documentation standards, tooling, and processes for adoption by other FTI Technology teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years producing technical documentation for data platforms, AI systems, or quantitative models in a professional environment
A quantitative background (statistics, mathematics, econometrics, or equivalent)
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Ability to travel to clients and FTI offices
Ability to identify model assumptions that introduce risk and document those risks precisely
Strong technical writing skills
Ability to produce technically rigorous model specifications readable by non-technical stakeholders
Ability to write usable API references for developers
Ability to establish and maintain documentation standards
Experience in financial services, legal technology, or any regulated industry
Familiarity with model risk management standards is highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development programs
On-the-job learning
Self-guided professional development courses and certifications
Dedicated coach and regular coaching sessions
Tailored programs for critical professional milestones