Associate Principal/Digital Forensics (Forensic Services practice)
Charles River Associates · Boston, MA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; New York, NY, United States; Oakland, CA, United States; Washington, DC, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000 - $170,000 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 88 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
- high 82 stale, 3 reposted of 82 open
- Hiring momentum
- 101 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-30
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Charles River Associates's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Charles River Associates.
About this role
As an Associate Principal in CRA's Forensic Services practice, you will lead digital forensic investigations, primarily in response to theft of trade secrets. Your role includes managing teams for data collection from various operating systems, conducting forensic analyses, and providing expert testimony as needed. You will also be responsible for client engagement, team supervision, and business development efforts.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Charles River Associates as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field preferred but can be waived with sufficient experience
- 7-10+ years’ experience in cyber intrusion investigation, digital forensics or incident response analysis
- Training, certifications, or working experience investigating MacOS forensic artifacts
- 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
- Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines
What you get
- 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
- Comprehensive total rewards program
- Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
- In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
- Position involves significant travel for client projects
- Role requires a balance of technical expertise and client-facing responsibilities
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