Summer Analyst/Associate Internship – Cyber and Forensic Technology

Job Description

If your background is in Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, or Security Information Systems, learn more about internships at Charles River Associates!

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates (CRA) 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 Interns with this Profile

The following practices are seeking to hire interns:

• Forensic Services/Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (Hiring Locations: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Washington DC)
  • Focus: Our team supports cyber due diligence, incident response, insurance claims, and security transformation.
• Forensic Services/E-Discovery (Hiring Locations: Boston, Chicago, New York)
  • Focus: 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: Summer Analyst/Associate Internship Program

Our Summer Analyst/Associate Internship program mirrors the analyst experience, providing you with an understanding of our business and hands-on project work at Charles River Associates. Throughout the 8-10 week program, Analyst/Associate Interns work alongside senior colleagues to deliver live client consulting projects within the practice area. Interns benefit from professional development and wellness support programs, social events, and a collegial work environment. Successful interns will be offered a full-time position following graduation.

Key Responsibilities during the Cyber and Forensic Technology Analyst/Associate Internship:

During the program, you may work on many aspects of a project, including but not limited to:

• 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).
• Share investigative and analytical findings, and assist with drafting written reports to summarize procedures performed and findings.
• Stay current with developments in digital forensics, e-discovery, and incident response.

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

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s (non-MBA) degree candidates graduating December 2026/Summer 2027 with a related academic focus (Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, or Security Information Systems or related).
• Core Skills & Experience:
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Preferred (but not required) Certifications: 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).
• Personal Attributes:
  • 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 for the Summer 2026 Analyst/Associate Internship Program

To be considered, we require the following documents:

• Resume: Please include your current address, personal email, and telephone number.
• Cover Letter: Describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals. Please also note any interest in a particular practice and/or a location preference.
• Transcript: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Important Notes:

• 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 for other open roles.
• For international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.
• Candidate resume review will commence during the fall semester and continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA operates a hybrid work model, encouraging colleagues to benefit from in-office collaboration for career growth, mentorship, and inclusivity. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office, 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.

Hourly Wage Range (New York and Washington DC Offices)

For individuals applying to work in our New York and Washington DC offices, a good-faith estimate of the base wage range for this role is $30 – $36 per hour. This range is specific to these locations and considers factors such as experience, education level, and expertise. Actual total compensation may also include benefits and bonus.