Principal Digital Forensics Examiner — Lead & Strategy

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

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.