Overview

Ashley Hughes-Jefferson Consulting LLC is recruiting an experienced Senior Workforce Strategy & HR Analytics Consultant for a hybrid direct-hire opportunity in Washington, DC.This senior-level consulting position combines workforce strategy, advanced HR analytics, labor economics, statistical modeling, and responsible artificial intelligence to help organizations make data-driven workforce decisions.The ideal candidate brings significant external consulting experience and can translate sophisticated analytics into practical recommendations for HR and business leaders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead workforce strategy and analytics consulting engagementsTranslate complex business challenges into analytics-driven workforce solutionsConduct strategic workforce planning and labor market analysesPerform pay equity and workforce impact analysesDevelop workforce forecasting and predictive modelsBuild skills taxonomies, retention-risk models, and internal mobility recommendationsAnalyze structured and unstructured workforce dataApply statistical, machine learning, and AI-assisted analytical methodsUse labor-market data to identify workforce trends and opportunitiesPresent findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholdersDevelop implementation roadmaps based on analytical findingsCreate dashboards, visualizations, executive presentations, and data storiesQuantify the potential business impact and ROI of workforce interventionsSupport responsible AI practices including model validation, bias detection, explainability, privacy, and documentationDevelop reusable workforce analytics frameworks, methodologies, and thought leadershipRequired Qualifications8+ years of relevant consulting experience in workforce strategy, HR analytics, labor economics, organizational psychology, or a closely related disciplineAdvanced degree such as a Master's or PhD in Economics, I-O Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Labor Relations, or another quantitative fieldExperience with strategic workforce planning, pay equity analysis, labor-market analysis, or comparable workforce consulting engagementsStrong statistical and quantitative analysis capabilitiesExperience with regression, causal inference, time-series analysis, clustering, and predictive modelingProficiency with Python, R, SQL, or comparable analytical technologiesExperience with data visualization platforms such as TableauExperience working with large and varied datasetsAbility to translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendationsStrong client-facing communication, storytelling, and project leadership skillsAI & Advanced Analytics ExperienceCandidates should be comfortable applying modern AI and machine learning approaches to workforce challenges, including appropriate use of large language models and unstructured data.Experience with responsible AI practices including model validation, bias detection and mitigation, explainability, privacy considerations, and AI governance is particularly relevant.Location & Work ArrangementThis is a hybrid opportunity based in Washington, DC 20036.Candidates must be able to meet the position's hybrid/in-office requirements.Relocation assistance is not available.Visa sponsorship is not available.Candidates whose qualifications appear aligned with the opportunity may be contacted regarding additional recruiting and role-specific pre-screening steps. Candidates may also be asked to provide their expected compensation during the recruiting pre-screening process.Participation in the recruiting process does not guarantee employer submission, an interview, an offer, placement, or employment.