Senior Associate Privacy Specialist Forensic Services practice

The Senior Associate Privacy Specialist at CRA supports clients in designing, implementing, and managing privacy programs and data protection strategies, ensuring compliance with global regulations through assessments, technical solutions, and cross-team collaboration.

• Advise clients on the design and implementation of privacy controls, privacy-by-design practices, AI use case governance, and data protection strategies
• Perform privacy and data protection assessments based on industry standards and compliance frameworks
• Translate regulatory requirements into technical and operational specifications
• Support the development of privacy programs, including policy design, process automation, and system integration
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, data flow audits, and risk analyses
• Partner with engineering, legal, and product teams to develop compliant solutions
• Assist in creating reusable templates, guidance, and frameworks to improve delivery efficiency
• Support the implementation of privacy management technologies such as One Trust, Trust Arc, and Securiti.ai
• Participate in client meetings, working sessions, and prepare reports, strategy decks, and presentations

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, ideally within consulting, tech, or legal environments.
• Strong understanding of U.S privacy regulations and common technical mitigation approaches.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading the buildout of privacy programs or technical privacy solutions.
• Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as data inventory systems, consent management platforms, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting documentation for legal, product, or engineering stakeholders.

Work schedule of at least 3 to 4 days a week in the office, with flexibility for remote work

Work environment perks including mentorship and inclusivity

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid parental leave

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources