Description
Charles River Associates (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.
We are looking for a Principal/Source Code & IP Investigations to join our Forensic Services practice. As a Principal, you will use your technical expertise to solve client problems, collaboratively manage teams and projects, effectively manage your time and the time of your team members, prioritize and delegate tasks, and take pride and ownership in your work and in client deliverables.
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;
- 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;
- Assist with the preparation of expert reports 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 implement improvements to increase the abilities of the Forensic Services practice;
- Participate in and lead business development efforts by building relationships with current and potential clients.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field;
- 10+ years of experience in source code- and technology-related liability analysis in a litigation context;
- Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects, meet timely deadlines, and communicate effectively;
- 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 with analytical tools used to visualize and understand software code;
- Understanding of database administration and software development models;
- Experience with drafting expert reports and communicating technical findings.
Career Growth and Benefits:
- CRA's robust skills development programs;
- Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package;
- Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being;
- In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
Work Location Flexibility:
- We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office.
Salary and other compensation:
- A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000.