Senior Associate/Recovery Services (Forensic Services practice)

Lead multiple concurrent incident response, forensic investigation, and recovery engagements, owning scope, budget, staffing, and delivery quality

Direct technical workstreams across containment, forensics, identity remediation, and infrastructure recovery, setting priorities and unblocking consultant teams

Develop evidence-based scoping and level-of-effort models for fixed-price recovery engagements, sequenced by client business priority

Serve as primary point of contact for client executives, outside counsel, and insurance carrier representatives throughout active matters

Own final written work product: investigation reports, executive briefings, insurance guidance memoranda, and remediation roadmaps

Review and quality-control consultant deliverables for technical accuracy and defensibility

Mentor and develop consulting associates and associates, including structured feedback and engagement-level coaching

Contribute to practice development: methodology and playbook standardization, reusable engagement IP, service line definition, and thought leadership

Support business development through carrier and law firm relationship management, proposal development, and scoping calls for inbound matters

Desired Qualifications

5-7+ years in cybersecurity incident response, digital forensics, or enterprise recovery, including 3+ years leading engagements or teams

Track record leading large-scale ransomware recovery or complex intrusion matters in enterprise environments (thousands of endpoints, multi-site)

Strong command of hybrid Microsoft identity architecture (Active Directory, Entra ID, Conditional Access, privileged access models) at a level sufficient to direct and validate technical work

Experience working under legal privilege and managing the counsel and carrier dynamics of breach response

Demonstrated ability to scope and price engagements accurately, and to manage delivery to fixed-price commitments

Executive-grade written and verbal communication; comfortable briefing boards, GCs, and CISOs

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, CISM, or equivalent; advanced degree in a relevant field a plus

Prior consulting experience at a professional services firm, IR boutique, or carrier panel firm

Existing relationships with breach counsel or cyber insurance carriers

Experience testifying or supporting expert work product in litigation or regulatory contexts

Background in security assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, CISA SCuBA, CMMC)

Incident response work involves surge periods, including nights and weekends during active engagements.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;

Cover letter (optional) – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Career Growth and Benefits

CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $152,500. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: 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; and commuter benefits.