Principal Digital Forensics Examiner

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Intelligence Sector in Bethesda, MD seeks a Principal Digital Forensics Examiner to support DIA/NDOC missions at a client site. The role leads forensic investigations, program planning, and staff management to ensure mission success.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Computer Science or STEM with 12+ years of experience, and security clearance TS/SCI with poly. Priorities include governance, training, and stakeholder communications across government partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or STEM discipline with 12 years of related experience.
• At least 10 years of technical and project management experience; MS degree can substitute for 5 years.
• Industry standard forensics certification (e.g., EnCE, ACE, CCE, GIAC).
• Experience in Computer Forensics, DOMEX, and Intelligence Analysis.
• Experience in project management and requirements documentation; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong instructional and communications skills; TS/SCI with poly.

Responsibilities

• Work with the NDOC Government Lead to create and maintain a detailed work plan with tasks, milestones, and schedule for processing data collections.
• Establish program goals and metrics to set a strategic baseline and drive performance.
• Oversee forensic examinations and complex analysis including preservation, acquisition, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with digital forensics standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and present oral and written communications to government stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science or STEM (MS substitution for 5 yrs exp)

Job description

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Job Description:

The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a Principal Digital Forensics Examiner to support the DIA/NDOC mission. This position will be located at our customer site in Bethesda, MD.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the NDOC Government Lead to create and maintain a detailed work plan to include specific tasks, assignments, task dependencies, milestones, and schedule for processing direct forensic and non-forensic data collections
• Work with senior leadership to establish and implement program goals and provide key performance metrics to establish a strategic baseline
• Establish clear expectations and goals to drive and evaluate forensic examiner work products
• Build and maintain qualified, full-time staff and a pipeline or surge staff according to customer and mission priorities
• Maintain awareness of emerging capabilities and technologies, and create relevant training plans to ensure continue mission accomplishment
• Act as a bridge for the complex gap between the non-technical functions of management and the technical requirements of a computer forensics mission and its personnel
• Oversee personnel performing forensic examinations and and complex analysis to include preservation, acquisition, processing, analysis, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with digital forensics standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide consultation, training, assistance and mentorship throughout the digital forensics process
• Identify techniques, processes, and procedures to enhance the growth and maturity of the NDOC forensics program
• Develop and present oral and written communications to include clear and comprehensive case notes and findings and presentations to government stakeholders

Principal Digital Forensics Examiner Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or STEM discipline and 12 years of experience.
• At least 10 years of related technical and project management experience (can substitute for 5 years’ experience with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science or STEM discipline)
• Industry standard forensics certification (e.g., EnCE, ACE, CCE, GIAC)
• Experience conducting Computer Forensics, DOMEX, and Intelligence Analysis
• Experience in Project Management and requirements documentation
• Experience in planning and forecasting resource needsExperience requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience requiring strong instructional and communications skills
• Must be able to maintain TS/SCI Clearance with poly
• Must be able to work in Bethesda, MD

Principal Digital Forensics Examiner Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hardware configuration and network/data communications
• Experience with software engineering and scripting
• Experience with law enforcement evidence seizure
• Experience conducting intelligence analysis and writing finished intelligence reporting

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.We’reexcited to learn more about you.

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Original Posting:

September 29, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.