Associate, Wage and Hour - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Stout is looking for an experienced Associate for our DCI (Disputes, Claims and Investigations) Wage and Hour practice team. This is a full-time position which offers full benefits, 401K, and potential for annual bonuses.

Stout offers deep experience working on behalf of our clients to analyze complex data in connection with high stakes business litigation and general economic consulting. Associates work closely with other staff members and experts to analyze data and provide independent thoughtful analyses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze large quantities of data and develop complex analyses

• Assist with multiple concurrent projects and anticipate project scope, timing and budget issues

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with staff members

• Manage competing client expectations and work with other staff to accomplish deadlines and deliverables

• Establish work plan, resource needs and appropriate methodologies to optimize project output

• Manage risks and utilize creative problem solving techniques

• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables while maintaining a high quality of work-product

• Support written analyses, reports and presentations to clients

Required Qualifications:

• Four year degree at a college or university, preferably in Economics or Finance

• Two to four years of experience in wage and hour consulting

• A working knowledge of advanced database management and analytical tools such as SAS, SQL, STATA, R, etc.

• Expert in Microsoft suite skills, including Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Access®

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple, complex projects in diverse areas

• Excellent teamwork, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to self-motivate

• Rigorous attention to detail and commitment to quality control

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, timetables, and leadership

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, interacting effectively with project teams and clients, as well as being able to juggle the demands and scheduling needs of multiple clients at once.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong data review and analysis experience

• Expert level experience with SAS

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Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what’s most important to them at any life stage.  At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve.  Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout’s leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success.  To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimburs