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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact for clients with regard to all engagement activities
Lead teams to conduct detailed forensic investigations of source code and systems in the context of copyright infringement, patent infringement, software failure, and software audit matters
Create, lead, and maintain a leveraged team environment that is positioned for continued success and expansion by actively recruiting and retaining employees, and managing team morale
Leverage personal and team members’ technical and consulting expertise to support counsel and clients in intellectual property litigation or disputes involving complex technology
Direct the analysis and inspection of source code, database schemas, system configurations, technical documentation, and other sources of technical evidence typically produced in the context of intellectual property litigation
Assist with the preparation of expert reports, of both other experts and your own, describing technical and analytical findings
Ensure reliability of analysis and risk management through implementing quality control measures and documentation
Participate in practice-building activities including recruiting and training
Identify opportunities and implementing improvements to increase the abilities of the Forensic Services practice
Participate 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

Requirements

10+ years of experience in source code- and technology-related liability analysis in a litigation context, including performing the activities listed above
Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects, meet timely deadlines, and communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Experience and deep understanding of programming languages including C, Java, or Python
Experience in a hands-on technical role functioning as a testifying expert
Strong understanding of source code analysis, binary reverse engineering, and hardware functional testing techniques
Familiarity of analytical tools (e.g., SciTools Understand) used to visualize and understand software code
Understanding of database administration and software development models (SDLC, Agile, etc.)
Experience with drafting expert reports, technical and investigative reports, and communicating technical findings
Willing and able to travel for client projects

Skills

Computer Science or equivalent degree
Software development
System design and implementation
Written and oral communication
Initiative
Technical expertise
Client problem-solving
Team and project management
Time management
Prioritization
Delegation
Ownership
Source code analysis
Technology-related liability analysis
Litigation context
Programming languages (C, Java, Python)
Testifying expert
Binary reverse engineering
Hardware functional testing
Analytical tools (SciTools Understand)
Database administration
Software development models (SDLC, Agile)
Expert report drafting
Technical report drafting
Investigative report drafting

Location

United States

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
Computer Science or equivalent degree

Salary/Compensations

$175,000 - $250,000

Benefits

Superior benefits package
Wellness programming
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits

About the Company

CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations.
Our two main services – economic and management consulting – are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries.

Equal Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AAE).
As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process.
We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.