Principal Intelligence Consultant

With 1,000 intelligence professionals, over $300M in sales, and serving over 1,900 clients worldwide, Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced, and largest, intelligence company!

Principal Consultant

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Consultant to lead complex client engagements, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver transformative solutions. The Principal Consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, guiding them through critical business challenges and fostering long-term partnerships. This role demands exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and a proven ability to drive impact across diverse industries.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage end-to-end consulting engagements, from initial scope definition and proposal development to successful implementation and post-engagement evaluation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for senior client stakeholders, understanding their needs, influencing strategic direction, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver innovative, data-driven strategic recommendations that address complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes for clients.
• Oversee project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and innovation, contributing to the development of new service offerings and expanding existing client relationships.
• Conduct in-depth analysis, interpret complex data, and present insights in a clear and compelling manner to support client decision-making.
• Contribute to thought leadership through the creation of public-facing content, participation in industry events, and sharing expertise with internal teams.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the firm's talent development initiatives.

What You'll Bring: 

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in consulting or a related senior leadership role, with a strong focus on strategic advisory and client engagement.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects that have driven significant business impact.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions.
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
• Experience in a specific industry or domain expertise (e.g., cybersecurity, technology, finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A visionary leader who inspires and motivates teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Proactive and resourceful, consistently seeking opportunities for improvement and bringing innovative solutions to challenges.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, adept at working cross-functionally and building consensus.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Strong ethical compass and a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful client service.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $131,000 - $157,000.  Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by state, work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. Your recruiter can share more about the specific details of the compensation and benefit package during the hiring process.

Why should you join Recorded Future?
Recorded Future employees (or “Futurists”), represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically. Our dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries has earned us a 4.8-star user