Associate Principal/Ad Tech Specialist – Forensic Services practice
| Company | Charles River Associates (CRA) |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Oakland, CA, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $140000 – $170000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Marketing Technology, or related field.
- 7-10+ years of experience in AdTech, MarTech, or digital media strategy, preferably within a consulting firm, agency, or platform development.
- Deep understanding of programmatic advertising, data management platforms, tracking methods (client/server-side), and ID resolution methods.
- Familiarity with key regulations and litigation trends affecting AdTech and data privacy.
- Experience with digital marketing and AdTech tools such as Google Ads/CM360, Trade Desk, LiveRamp, Adobe Launch, and clean rooms.
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into strategic recommendations.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects under deadline pressure.
Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery across client engagements, ensuring high-quality execution and on-time delivery.
- Advise clients on privacy compliant AdTech strategy, platform implementation, and data collection.
- Support litigation, regulatory response, and internal investigations by analyzing AdTech systems, data flows, and tracking technologies.
- Design privacy-compliant media and data activation strategies, including clean room use, consent management, and signal architecture.
- Evaluate AdTech stacks and data sharing practices for legal risk and technical effectiveness.
- Provide input and requirements for internal and client-facing tool development.
- Lead assessments to map and analyze personal data flows across web, mobile, and media platforms.
- Draft reports and develop material to be used in testimony or similar contexts.
- Deliver clear, actionable insights to legal counsel, marketing executives, and technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to internal knowledge development in AdTech, privacy engineering, and data monetization strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.