(2026 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, technical, and business management expertise. The role involves assisting with security and privacy investigations, conducting forensic analysis, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Responsibilities Assist with security and privacy investigations in response to data security matters, which may include ongoing breaches and fraud Engage in problem solving and forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensic and evidence handling techniques and tools Apply investigative techniques, scientific reasoning, and digital forensic techniques against various systems to answer questions Identify, research, and organize information to determine what a hacker did to a compromised system, whether data was stolen from a company asset, or what data to assess and provide in a litigation Defensibly collect digital evidence and complete chain-of-custody documentation Leverage your programming, model building, and database administration skills (including using Python, T-SQL, VBA, Excel, C#, and/or other programming languages and tools) Communicate with team members, clients, and other professionals to share investigative and analytical findings, and assist with the drafting of written reports to summarize procedures performed and findings Work closely with business stakeholders and experts to develop new and innovative tools to support the evolving forensic landscape Stay current with developments in digital forensics, software tools, e-discovery, and incident response Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree candidates graduating December 2025/Summer 2026 with an academic focus in Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, Security Information Systems, or related field Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, and hardware Ability to conduct detailed forensic investigations and analyses of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media Experience with conducting digital forensic analyses using commercial and open-source forensic tools, including file system forensics, memory analysis, and network analysis Experience with conducting static/dynamic malware analyses in a lab environment and threat hunting in a live environment Strong understanding of proper evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody Experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings High-level familiarity with legal concepts related to intellectual property Experience with utilizing automation tools and scripts to expedite analyses Understanding of incident handling procedures, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, and recovery-to-protect enterprise environments Understanding of common attack techniques used by an adversary on a victim network and how to leverage those techniques to stop further adversary activity Effective written and oral communication skills Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities Excellent time management and task prioritization skills Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events Individuals with digital forensics/incident response training and/or certifications, including SANS GIAC (GCIA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCCC, and/or GREM), IACIS (CFCE or CIFR), and/or Guidance Software (EnCE) are preferred but not required Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Life and disability insurance Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays) Paid parental leave Wellness programs and employee assistance resources Commuter benefits Company Overview Charles River Associates is a consulting firm specializing in financial, litigation, regulatory, and management consulting. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Charles River Associates has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 86 in 2025, 51 in 2024, 48 in 2023, 59 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 48 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.