Deputy Head

Nardello & Co.

Deputy Head leading complex investigations and client engagements for global investigations firm Nardello & Co. Supervising staff and overseeing Washington, DC office operations, business development, and budgets.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive investigative and supervisory experience, with a strong focus on client engagement, proposal preparation, and team management. Capable of effectively communicating, motivating a diverse workforce, and ensuring accountability for quality services.

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Investigative ExperienceClient Engagement ManagementSupervisory SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadership Skills

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTask-OrientedSensitivity for ConfidentialityAbility to Motivate Others

Certifications & Qualifications

College DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Client IntakeProposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementPerformance EvaluationsRecruitment ActivitiesFinancial PerformanceDiverse Workforce ManagementEthical BehaviorConfidentialityTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex client engagements from intake through billing
Prepare proposals and develop investigative plans
Manage clients, staff, research progress, budgets, work product, billing, and collection
Lead client intake meetings and generate business opportunities
Manage staffing in collaboration with the NY Deputy Office Head and under supervision of US and regional office heads
Supervise junior staff by monitoring utilization, performance, and training
Hold monthly check-ins and monitor junior staff progress and well-being
Prepare for and participate in performance evaluations
Participate in recruitment activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant investigative and supervisory experience
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity for confidentiality
Task-oriented, highly organized, and able to handle multiple sensitive matters simultaneously
Excellent sense of priority, logic, and objectivity
Superior leadership skills and ability to build consensus, motivate others, and effect change
Ability to motivate a diverse workforce and assure accountability for quality services
Ability to contribute significantly to the firm's financial performance
Demonstrable enthusiasm, integrity, and ethical behavior
College degree required
Advanced degree preferred
Fluency in a language other than English preferred
Some travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Discretionary bonus
Hybrid working arrangement