(2026 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate (Washington) Job at Charles River Associates, Washington DC

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  • Charles River Associates
  • Washington DC

Job Description

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

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

Join to apply for the (2026 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate role at Charles River Associates

If your background is in Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, or Security Information Systems , learn more about CRA!

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.

Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations listed):

  • Forensic Services/Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Washington DC)
    • Our team supports cyber due diligence, incident response, insurance claims, and security transformation.
  • Forensic Services/E-Discovery (Boston, Chicago, New York)
    • Our team assists companies and their counsel in data preservation, collection, analysis, reporting, and delivery from cloud-based and other repositories.

Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website.

Position Overview

  • 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, e-discovery, and incident response.

Check out our blog about a typical day at CRA and how you can make an impact !

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters 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;
  • 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
  • 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;
  • 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.

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 please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals. Also, please note if you have interest in a particular practice and/or a location preference;
  • Transcript may be unofficial. Note: you must be graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program for this role. If you are graduating from an MBA/PhD program or have work experience, please visit our Careers site to see current open roles.

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

Please also note that candidate resume review will commence on or after August 31, and continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Career Growth And Benefits

  • CRAs 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.

Wage range considers several factors including but not limited to experience, education level, and expertise. A good-faith estimate of the base wage range for this role is $91,000 - $95,000; actual total compensation may also include benefits and bonus.

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