About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

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Position Overview

CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance. We are noted for deploying cross-trained teams of forensic professionals to assist our clients in gaining deeper insights and greater value more quickly. We provide accounting and forensic services as well as cybercrime investigation services.

As an experienced leader in the forensic & cyber investigations space, your responsibilities as a Senior Associate may include (but are not limited to):

Performing onsite data collection and/or triage of MacOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux devices;
Executing chain of custody documentation and performing other data intake procedures;
Performing forensic analysis MacOS related artifacts such as plists, unified logs, FS Events, spotlight metadata, etc.;
Conducting misappropriation of trade secret investigations across operating systems, but particularly with regards to MacOS system, by investigating the retention or exfiltration of data through iCloud (and other cloud-based storage), AirDrop, USB devices, or other means.
Remediating data by securely removing it from multiple file systems and data platforms;
Conducting mobile device extractions (including full file system extractions) and associated forensic examinations to identify user actions including the deletion of text messages;
Use open-source and commercial tools to examine APFS, HFS+ FAT, NTFS, and other file systems.
Serving as primary point of contact for clients on data collection activities;
Supervising project team execution by leading quality assurance efforts and overseeing work product;
Improving the ability of the team to conduct investigations by writing code, evaluating commercial software, and implementing new processes;
Creating, leading, and maintaining leveraged team environment that is positioned for continued success and expansion by actively recruiting and retaining employees, and managing team morale;
Participating in and leading business development efforts by building relationships with current and potential clients, drafting and presenting proposals, participating in pitches, and demonstrating firm capabilities to potential clients;
Assist with team recruiting and training efforts as needed.

Desired Qualifications

5-7+ years of experience in digital forensics, cyber intrusion investigation, or incident response analysis.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
Training, certifications, or working experience investigating MacOS forensic artifacts such as plists, unified logs, FS Events, spotlight metadata, etc.
Deep knowledge of Mac OS, Windows, and Linux operating systems, and APFS, HFS+, FAT, and NTFS file systems.
Working knowledge of open-source and commercial forensic software products, particularly those focused on MacOS and iOS analysis.
Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines.
Experience leading data analytics engagements and managing the execution of technology-based best practices.
Working knowledge of computer hardware components, operating systems, file systems, computer networks, e-mail systems, mobile devices, IT security or incident response.