About the role#
Charles River Associates is hiring for the Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate role. This position supports our Forensic Services teams in investigations, incident response, and e-discovery. You will work on complex matters involving data security, litigation, and regulatory proceedings. This is a full-time, paid opportunity for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with security and privacy investigations related to data security matters, including breaches and fraud.
- Conduct detailed forensic investigations of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media.
- Identify, research, and organize information to determine the nature of a system compromise or data theft.
- Defensibly collect digital evidence and maintain proper chain-of-custody documentation.
- Use programming skills in Python, T-SQL, VBA, Excel, or C# to support analysis and model building.
- Communicate investigative findings to team members and clients, including drafting written reports.
- Stay current with developments in digital forensics, software tools, e-discovery, and incident response.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidate graduating in December 2026 or Summer 2027.
- Academic focus in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, and hardware.
- Knowledge of proper evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody.
- Familiarity with legal concepts related to intellectual property.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
Location & details#
- Locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
- Modality: On-site (expected in-office 3 to 4 days per week).
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm founded in 1965. It specializes in economic and financial analysis for litigation and regulatory proceedings. The firm also provides management consulting for business strategy and operational issues. Based in Boston, the company employs over 1,600 people across its international offices.
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