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Role Description The Communications Manager is responsible for shaping, executing, and elevating YA’s internal and external communications strategy. This role leads internal and external communications, corporate messaging, and media relations that strengthen YA’s brand and support its continued growth. In This Role, You Will: - Internal Communications - Develop and lead a comprehensive internal communications strategy that supports key initiatives, strengthens organizational alignment, and enhances employee engagement. - Create and deliver firmwide communications, including executive messaging, company announcements, and the bi-weekly employee newsletter. - Plan and execute quarterly firmwide meetings, partnering with executive leadership to shape content, develop presentations, and manage logistics for a large virtual audience. - Support change management initiatives through clear, effective, and timely communication. - Partner cross-functionally and with leadership to ensure messaging is aligned, consistent, and impactful. - External Communications - Lead external communications efforts, including press releases, media outreach, and responses to media inquiries. - Support merger and acquisition communications, including internal announcements, client messaging, and external press materials. - Partner with subject matter experts to develop and elevate thought leadership content such as articles, white papers, and speaking engagements. - Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning to inform communication strategies. - Brand & Communication Excellence - Maintain a clear and consistent brand voice across all communication channels. - Ensure all communications reflect company values, culture, and commitment to excellence. - Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. - 5–8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a similar role; professional services or engineering industry experience preferred. - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences (AP Style proficiency preferred). - Experience managing internal communications, executive messaging, and change management initiatives. - Experience supporting communications for mergers and acquisitions. - Demonstrated success developing and executing media relations strategies. - Familiarity with thought leadership development and collaborating with subject matter experts. - Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Teams. - Working knowledge of PR and media platforms such as Cision, Meltwater, or PRNewswire. - Strong discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders. - Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering high-quality work on deadline. Benefits - Employee-focused culture. - Strong commitment to work-life balance. - Remote work. - Flexible vacation & Paid holidays. - Paid family care/sick leave. - Parental leave. - Medical, Dental, Vision + more. - 401k w/match. - Career growth. - Competitive salaries. Company Description YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. Fraudulent Recruitment Alert: Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.

Senior Forensic Accountant Location: United States Job Description: Virtual• United States Job Description The Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Forensic Accountant to support complex insurance claims evaluations and litigation matters. This role involves analyzing financial data, assisting in quantifying economic damages, assessing insurance losses, and contributing to clear, defensible findings for attorneys, insurers, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate financial data into clear insights while working both independently and collaboratively on engagements. In This Role, You Will: - Support forensic accounting investigations related to insurance claims, litigation matters, fraud allegations, and financial disputes. - Analyze financial records, business operations, profit/loss data, and supporting documentation to assess damages, loss calculations, and claim validity. - Assist in quantifying economic damages, including business interruption losses, extra expenses, inventory losses, and other insured or litigated exposures. - Prepare financial models, analyses, and supporting documentation used in expert reports and client deliverables. - Conduct industry and economic research to support loss assessments and valuation assumptions. - Collaborate with senior team members and managers to develop findings and ensure accuracy and defensibility of work. - Assist with preparation of reports, exhibits, and documentation for client deliverables and litigation support. - Communicate findings clearly to internal teams and contribute to client-facing discussions when appropriate. - Maintain organized and audit-ready workpapers in alignment with firm and regulatory standards. - Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-driven environment. - Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in forensic accounting and insurance claims. What You Bring: - 5-7+ years of experience in Forensic Accounting or related field. - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. - CPA (or actively pursuing CPA) strongly preferred. - Experience supporting financial investigations, damage quantification, insurance claims analysis, or related forensic work. - Strong proficiency in financial analysis, Excel, and data interpretation. - Solid understanding of financial statements and business operations. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts. - High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. - Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams. - Other relevant insurance forensic or litigation-focused certifications, preferred. - Experience within insurance claims, litigation support, or forensic consulting environments, preferred. - Exposure to business interruption calculations or economic damage modeling, preferred. Who We Are: YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. We Offer: - Employee-focused culture - Strong commitment to work-life balance - 100% Remote work - Flexible vacation - Paid family care/sick leave - Parental leave - Comprehensive benefits - 401k w/match

Project Specialist Req #54 Virtual Location: United States Job Description: The Role: Project Specialists provide administrative and programmatic support through all stages of the federal and state grant program lifecycle - pre-award review, project implementation, progress monitoring, and award closeout. Project Specialists are responsible for communicating expectations and requirements with project applicants, analyzing proposals and budgets, ensuring compliance with the established program requirements, and providing coordination between Local, State and Federal levels of government and other entities. This is a remote position. Travel requirements vary by program assignment. Some roles involve minimal travel, while others may require up to 50% in‑state travel to visit property sites, meet with applicants, provide program information, and support application completion. While candidates from any U.S. location are welcome to apply, those based in the Southeastern United States (including Florida and Southern Georgia) may be especially well‑aligned with current geographical program needs. In This Role, You Will: - Oversee the lifecycle of mitigation projects from pre-award review to award closeout, communicating and collaborating with all applicable parties (counties, cities, state, etc.). - Review mitigation project applications submitted, ensuring proper procedures are followed during the application review process, and answering questions as needed. - Submit completed recovery project applications to FEMA for funding. - Draft project agreements, reviewing requested modifications and updating as needed until a final agreement has been executed. - Continuously monitor active projects, reviewing quality reports, processing payments, communicating with all involved parties, and ensuring compliance regulations are met. - Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial/grant data. - Assist with federal and client-specific reporting requirements. - Track and monitor budgets; communicate results with project and client management. - Research and maintain fluency in rules and regulations associated with various federal programs, including but not limited to FEMA, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), programs under the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), or other federal funding workstreams with state and local clients. - Form trusted advisor relationships with clients, project management, state agencies, sub-recipients, and internal subject matter experts. - Travel to various property sites to meet with owners, explain available funding opportunities and program details, encourage participation, and assist with the completion and submission of applications for assistance. - Assist client performance management of FEMA funds through routinely and proactively assessing the overall portfolio, anticipating challenges, and providing recommendations. - Upon completion of recovery projects, oversee final project inspections and closeout processes referencing the original project agreement. What You Bring: - Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, Hazard Mitigation, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Water/Conservation Management, Environmental Science, Emergency Management, Economics, or a related field required. - 3 years' work experience required. - Located in FL or Southern GA preferred. - Sales or account management experience considered a plus. - Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office 365 specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Apps (BI, Query, Automate). - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Up to 50% travel required depending on program assignment. Who We Are: YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. YA’s Government Services division partners with government and corporations to protect the communities we love. Our team specializes in emergency management, disaster mitigation, grants administration, floodplain management, urban and regional planning, and community resilience for public, private, and non-profit sector clients. Government Services brings the insight and creative strategies needed to deliver outstanding results to clientele around the nation. What We Offer: - Employee-focused culture - Strong commitment to work-life balance - 100% Remote work - Paid Time Off - Paid family care/sick leave - Parental leave - Comprehensive benefits - 401k w/match Fraudulent Recruitment Alert: Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. Job Details Job Family Gov't Services Pay Type Hourly Education Level Bachelor’s Degree

Title: Proposal Specialist Location: United States Job Description: The Role: The Proposal Writer will lead the development, writing, editing, and overseeing of compelling proposal submissions aimed at driving YA's growth. They will regularly collaborate and communicate with external clients, internal Project Specialists, Project Managers, and members of the Executive Leadership teams. In This Role, You Will: Assist with proposals and lead Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications, and other proposals for clients, supporting from capture through to interview stage, as required. Participate in go/no-go, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal. Participate in pre-RFP capture/proposal planning, supporting the development of key messages in proposals. Lead proposal process, including being responsible for proposal schedule, templates, compliance list, and content plan) and providing leadership for document design. Serve as lead writer/editor for cover letters, resumes and past performance sections for proposals. Support development of data calls to teaming partners/subconsultants, setting up status calls and color team reviews. Facilitate color team reviews and manage the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams and the capture team. Support internal debriefs after proposal submittal, and review client debriefs and client feedback on proposals to drive continuous improvement. Apply working knowledge of company quality procedures and approval processes (legal, contracts, signatory). Liaise with appropriate/relevant operations, technical, and business development professionals to support or develop marketing information (including case studies/project sheets and capabilities summaries). Participate in presentation/interview preparation and planning, as assigned. Perform final and edits layout, (Canva, MS Word, InDesign, using brand guidelines. Use CRM software to keep data updated (NetSuite, Salesforce). What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 4+ years’ experience in proposal coordination, writing, and editing within the private sector required, with experience in public sector consulting a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 preferred. Experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphic design software preferred. Ability to work well on your own, in a remote environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Who We Are: YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. YA’s Government Services division partners with government and corporations to protect the communities we love. Our team specializes in emergency management, disaster mitigation, grants administration, floodplain management, urban and regional planning, and community resilience for public, private, and non-profit sector clients. Government Services brings the insight and creative strategies needed to deliver outstanding results to clientele around the nation. What We Offer: Employee-focused culture Strong commitment to work-life balance 100% Remote work Paid Time Off Paid family care/sick leave Parental leave Comprehensive benefits 401k w/match Fraudulent Recruitment Alert: Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.

Title: Digital Marketing & Web Analytics Specialist Location: United States Job Description: The role: The Digital Marketing & Web Analytics Specialist plays a key role in optimizing YA’s digital presence through marketing automation, reporting, and website performance improvements. Reporting to the Web Development & Digital Marketing Manager, this role blends technical expertise with strategic thinking across SEO/SEM, analytics, marketing operations, and web publishing. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong foundation in digital marketing, a passion for continuous learning, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive measurable results. In This Role, You Will: - Monitor and analyze performance across Google Analytics, Google Ads, HubSpot, and similar tools; provide actionable insights and optimization recommendations. - Coordinate SEO/SEM efforts: apply SEO best practices to web content, contribute to keyword strategy, and work with external agencies to ensure alignment with marketing goals. - Implement tracking and attribution standards: manage UTM parameters, campaign naming conventions, and Google Tag Manager for consistent reporting. - Support marketing automation and lead management: execute email campaigns, nurture workflows in HubSpot, segmentation and list management, and prepare for Salesforce integration through data hygiene and attribution alignment. - Streamline processes and ensure compliance: identify workflow gaps, improve efficiency, and maintain brand standards across all digital assets. - Collaborate cross-functionally with design, sales, and IT teams to align digital initiatives with business objectives. - Stay current on digital marketing trends (SEO, SEM, analytics, automation, testing) and contribute to special projects or strategic initiatives. What You Bring: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field. - Professional experience in digital marketing and web analytics, including at least 2 years of hands-on work with SEO, paid search, and performance reporting. - Experience with marketing automation, campaign execution, CRM management and strategy, preferably with HubSpot and Salesforce. - Proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Semrush, and dashboard platforms (e.g., Looker Studio). - Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and lead management processes. - Experience in web publishing and managing CMS platforms, particularly WordPress. - Knowledge of Google Tag Manager and UTM tracking implementation. - Experience creating and executing digital marketing assets, including email campaigns, social media, landing pages, and digital ad copy. - Basic experience or familiarity with front-end development (HTML/CSS). - Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG). - Experience improving marketing workflows or operational processes. - Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, sales, and IT teams. - Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills; detail-oriented. - Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. - Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced digital environment. - Commitment to staying current on digital marketing trends and best practices. Who We Are: YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. We Offer: - Employee-focused culture - Strong commitment to work-life balance - 100% Remote work - Flexible vacation - Paid family care/sick leave - Parental leave - Comprehensive benefits - 401k w/match Fraudulent Recruitment Alert: Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. Job Details Job Family Marketing Pay Type Salary

Role Description The Proposal Specialist will lead the development, writing, editing, and overseeing of compelling proposal submissions aimed at driving YA's growth. They will regularly collaborate and communicate with external clients, internal Project Specialists, Project Managers, and members of the Executive Leadership teams. - Assist with proposals and lead Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications, and other proposals for clients, supporting from capture through to interview stage, as required. - Participate in go/no-go, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal. - Participate in pre-RFP capture/proposal planning, supporting the development of key messages in proposals. - Lead proposal process, including being responsible for proposal schedule, templates, compliance list, and content plan, and providing leadership for document design. - Serve as lead writer/editor for cover letters, resumes and past performance sections for proposals. - Support development of data calls to teaming partners/subconsultants, setting up status calls and color team reviews. - Facilitate color team reviews and manage the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams and the capture team. - Support internal debriefs after proposal submittal, and review client debriefs and client feedback on proposals to drive continuous improvement. - Apply working knowledge of company quality procedures and approval processes (legal, contracts, signatory). - Liaise with appropriate/relevant operations, technical, and business development professionals to support or develop marketing information (including case studies/project sheets and capabilities summaries). - Participate in presentation/interview preparation and planning, as assigned. - Perform final edits and layout (Canva, MS Word, InDesign, using brand guidelines). - Use CRM software to keep data updated (NetSuite, Salesforce). Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. - 4+ years’ experience in proposal coordination, writing, and editing within the private sector required, with experience in public sector consulting a plus. - Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 preferred. - Experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphic design software preferred. - Ability to work well on your own, in a remote environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits - Employee-focused culture - Strong commitment to work-life balance - 100% Remote work - Paid Time Off - Paid family care/sick leave - Parental leave - Comprehensive benefits - 401k w/match Fraudulent Recruitment Alert Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.

Role Description The Senior Accident Reconstructionist works with expert staff in reconstructing vehicular accidents and requires advanced experience in forensic accident reconstruction investigations. This role requires traveling to the site of vehicular accidents, assessing conditions leading to the accident, utilizing specialized software to reconstruct the accidents, working with forensic animators to develop 3D models and other graphics for trial exhibits, accurately analyzing crash patterns, and providing written conclusions to determine factors contributing to the accidents. The role also requires familiarity with providing litigation support services including legal depositions, working with attorneys, clients, and adjusters. This is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates located in the listed states are encouraged to apply. As a Senior Accident Reconstructionist, you will: - Conduct accident investigations by traveling to and documenting accident scenes, downloading vehicle data recorders, performing analysis of accidents using crash simulation software, writing reports and providing litigation support services to clients. - Initiate client contact and build rapport with insurance examiners, lawyers, and/or adjusters. - Communicate with clientele regarding scope of work, investigation tasks, budget, and project completion timelines/deadlines. - Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials as expert witness if/when requested. - Perform vehicular investigations, including documenting crash scenes, using 3D laser scanners, photography, drones, CDR/EDR download, and measuring devices. - Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct research (vehicle specifications, crash test data, maintenance history, etc.). - Process 3D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstation computers. - Work with forensic animators to develop scaled 3D drawings of crash scenes and vehicles. - Utilize PC Crash (or other similar collision reconstruction software) to perform simulations of automobile collisions. - Utilize engineering principles and momentum equations to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories of the vehicles, and other types of analysis. - Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on speed and velocity. - Create reports detailing the accident reconstruction process and including findings and conclusions. Provide reports to clients to assist with determining the contributory factors of an accident. - Research papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to advance the scientific techniques used in the reconstruction work. Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in forensic accident reconstruction required. - Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. - Valid PE license, ACTAR certification, and/or SAE certification required. - Demonstrated experience calculating impact and departure speeds, collision forces, and trajectories. - Background in automotive engineering and automotive control systems. - Experience supporting insurance, legal, and claims clients. - Experience with computer simulations and CAD tools. - Prior deposition and courtroom testimony experience a plus. - Based in (or planning to relocate to) the job location. - Willingness to travel and work collaboratively in a team environment. Benefits - Employee-focused culture. - Strong commitment to work-life balance. - 100% Remote work. - Flexible vacation. - Paid family care/sick leave. - Parental leave. - Comprehensive benefits. - 401k w/match. Fraudulent Recruitment Alert Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.

Role Description The Accident Reconstructionist is responsible for investigating vehicle accidents by documenting scenes, inspecting vehicles, and collecting technical data using tools such as 3D laser scanners, CAD software, and advanced collision simulation programs. They analyze vehicle damage, crash dynamics, and engineering data to develop scaled drawings, 3D models, and scientifically supported conclusions that help determine accident causation and contributing factors. This role requires strong mechanical engineering expertise, proficiency in CAD, and the ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports for use in assessments and potential litigation. Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience working with a network of external clientele (e.g. lawyers, insurance carriers and adjusters, etc.) and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network. This is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates located in the listed states are encouraged to apply. As an Accident Reconstructionist, you will: - Conduct accident investigations by going to accident scenes and measuring the roadway with 3D laser scanners and other documentation techniques such as photography and videography. - Inspect and measure vehicles. - Travel to vehicle and site locations to perform investigations. - Perform black box downloads with sophisticated engineering tools. - Create scaled drawings of the subject roadway and/or vehicles (automobiles, heavy trucks, motorcycles, etc.) for preliminary accident reconstruction. - Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct considerable research (vehicle specs, crash test data, maintenance history, etc.). - Process 3D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstation computers. - Construct scaled 3D drawings of the scene or vehicle. - Perform simulations of the collision with advanced collision reconstruction software such as PC-Crash. - Utilize engineering principles to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, and trajectories of the vehicles. - Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on speed and velocity. - Read papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to advance the scientific techniques used in the reconstruction work. - Create reports detailing the accident reconstruction process. - Provide written conclusions to assist with determining the contributory factors of an accident. Qualifications - Degree in Mechanical Engineering - 2+ years of experience in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related field - Strong proficiency in CAD - Working knowledge of automotive engineering and control systems - Experience or familiarity with computer simulations - Understanding of billable hours or project-based work - Based in (or planning to relocate to) the job location - Team oriented with a strong passion for learning Benefits - Employee-focused culture - Strong commitment to work-life balance - 100% Remote work - Flexible vacation - Paid family care/sick leave - Parental leave - Comprehensive benefits - 401k w/match Fraudulent Recruitment Alert Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.

Role Description The Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist leads a team of expert staff in reconstructing vehicular accidents and requires excessive experience in forensic engineering and/or accident reconstruction investigations. This role requires traveling to the site of vehicular accidents, assessing conditions leading to the accident, utilizing specialized software to reconstruct the accidents, working with forensic animators to develop 3D models and other graphics for trial exhibits, accurately analyzing crash patterns, and providing written conclusions to determine factors contributing to the accidents. The ideal candidate has an established network of clientele and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network. This is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates located in the listed states are encouraged to apply. As a Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist, you will: - Lead a team of experts in conducting accident investigations by traveling to and documenting accident scenes, downloading vehicle data recorders, performing analysis of accidents using crash simulation software, writing reports as needed, and providing litigation support services to clients. - Handle large, complex projects and manage all aspects of the project from start to finish. - Support business development efforts by building and maintaining rapport with current clients and generating new work for themselves and a team of experts supporting them. - Communicate with clients and team regarding scope of work, investigation tasks, budget, and ensure all project completion timelines, deadlines, and deliverables are met. - Ensure workload is evenly distributed amongst experts. - Mentor, lead, and guide a team of experts in all aspects of project work. - Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials as expert witness if/when requested. - Perform vehicular investigations, including documenting crash scenes, using 3D laser scanners, photography, drones, CDR/EDR download, and measuring devices. - Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct research (vehicle specifications, crash test data, maintenance history, etc.). - Process 3D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstation computers. - Work with forensic animators to develop scaled 3D drawings of crash scenes and vehicles. - Utilize PC Crash (or other similar collision reconstruction software) to perform simulations of automobile collisions. - Utilize engineering principles and momentum equations to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories of the vehicles, and other types of analysis. - Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on speed and velocity. - Create reports as requested by clients detailing the accident reconstruction process and including findings and conclusions. - Act as a team lead and review other staff work to ensure project deliverables are accurate and timely. - Research papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to advance the scientific techniques used in the reconstruction work. Qualifications - Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. - 10+ years of experience in biomechanics, accident reconstruction, premises liability, or related work. - PE license, ACTAR certification, and/or SAE certification. - Advanced expertise in collision dynamics, including impact and departure speeds, forces, and trajectories. - Strong background in automotive engineering and control systems. - Extensive experience working with insurance carriers, attorneys, and/or adjusters. - Experience performing computer simulations. - Highly proficient in CAD. - Prior deposition and courtroom testimony experience a plus. - Based in (or planning to relocate to) the job location. - Enjoys working in a team environment and has a passion for learning. - Willingness to travel to remote site locations as needed. Benefits - Employee-focused culture. - Strong commitment to work-life balance. - 100% Remote work. - Flexible vacation. - Paid family care/sick leave. - Parental leave. - Comprehensive benefits. - 401k w/match. Company Description YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. YA Group’s Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics team applies scientific investigation, engineering principles, and advanced technology to determine how collisions occur and why. Our experts bring extensive training and experience using sophisticated tools—including 3D modeling, vehicle and site inspections, Event Data Recorder downloads, and forensic animations—to analyze physical evidence and reconstruct events with clarity and accuracy. Capable of handling the full spectrum of motor vehicle accidents—from low-speed impacts to complex rollover events, heavy-truck collisions, autonomous vehicle incidents, and ADAS evaluations—our multidisciplinary specialists deliver analytically grounded findings that support clients across insurance, legal, corporate, and transportation sectors. In addition, our professionals are experienced in litigation support and are courtroom-qualified experts, providing clear, confident testimony to effectively communicate reconstruction results and technical conclusions.

Role Description The Senior Biomechanist works with engineering staff in human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, reconstructing vehicular accidents, consulting and analysis of injuries related to premises liability and slip-and-fall incidents, and requires extensive experience in forensic biomechanical analyses. This role performs investigations focusing on musculoskeletal biomechanics to determine the relationship between accident modes and injuries and requires evaluation and analysis of biomechanical systems, including voluntary and involuntary human motions, assessment of situations leading to the accident, and reconstructing the accidents. The role requires familiarity with legal depositions, working with attorneys and claims adjusters. Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience working with a network of external clientele (e.g. lawyers, insurance carriers and adjusters, etc.) and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network. This is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates located in the listed states are encouraged to apply. As a Senior Biomechanist, you will: - Inspect and measure vehicles. - Provide expert testimony at trials, depositions, or other legal proceedings and communicate investigative findings in a manner easily understood by technical or non-technical audiences. - Use computer models to reconstruct accidents and to measure load and injury levels. - Conduct detailed inspections of vehicles and accident sites and accurately analyze crash sequences to identify contributing factors and the induced loading on the occupants. - Review various documents to identify relevant information for an accident reconstruction or biomechanical engineering analysis (includes police reports, medical records, depositions, expert reports, legal pleadings and discovery documents, videos, photographs, etc.). - Perform simulations of vehicular collisions using advanced collision reconstruction software such as PC-Crash. - Evaluate the effects of impact forces on occupants as a result of vehicular accidents. - Determine human injury mechanisms in vehicular accidents and premises liability cases such as slip-and-fall accidents. - Perform accident reconstructions of single-vehicle rollovers, single-vehicle impacts with fixed objects, and multi-vehicle collisions (frontal, side, rear, and sideswipe). - Utilize engineering principles to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, and trajectories of vehicles. - Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on calculated velocities. - Review papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to understand and advance the scientific techniques used in reconstruction work. - Provide written conclusions of findings to assist others in understanding the evidence or in determining the facts at issue. - Take an active role in marketing YA Engineering Services to clients and to the forensic engineering community. Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and premises liability work or similar required. - Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering required. - Prior deposition and courtroom testimony experience a plus. - Experience with CAD related to accident reconstruction. - PE license, PhD, SAE certification or ACTAR certification. - Familiarity with automotive engineering and automotive control systems. - Understanding of billable hours or project-based work. - Experience collaborating with forensic animators to develop visual exhibits for deposition and trial support. - Exposure to performing and evaluating computer simulations. - Based in (or planning to relocate to) the job location. - Team-oriented with a strong passion for learning. Benefits - Employee-focused culture. - Strong commitment to work-life balance. - 100% Remote work. - Flexible vacation. - Paid family care/sick leave. - Parental leave. - Comprehensive benefits. - 401k w/match. Fraudulent Recruitment Alert Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.