Charles River Associates · 3 weeks ago
Consulting Associate/Computer Scientist (Forensic Services practice)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $126K/yr
2+ years expCharles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise. The Consulting Associate/Computer Scientist in the Forensic Services practice will assist clients involved in litigation concerning computer technology by analyzing source code and technical issues to help resolve disputes.
AuctionsConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed investigations of source code and systems in the context of alleged copyright infringement, patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, software failure, and software audit matters
Leverage technical and consulting expertise to support counsel and clients in intellectual property litigation or disputes involving complex technology
Analyze and inspect 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 and declarations 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other programming-focused discipline
2-5 years of related work experience
Experience and deep understanding of programming languages including C, Java, or Python
Strong understanding of source code analysis, binary reverse engineering, and/or hardware functional testing techniques
Familiarity with 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 technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings
No legal experience is necessary; we can teach you what you need to know in that area as long as you bring an open and curious mind
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
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
Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a consulting firm specializing in financial, litigation, regulatory, and management consulting.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$250M2022-08-22Post Ipo Debt· $250M
1998-04-24IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Maleh
President and CEO
Adam Hart
Vice President
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