Senior Digital Forensics Lead & Examiner

Koitecc Solutions; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Digital Forensics Examiner to support the DIA/NDOC mission at a Bethesda, MD site. Lead forensic teams, drive program goals, and ensure high-quality examinations and reporting while maintaining TS/SCI clearance with poly.

The role requires extensive experience in computer forensics, DOMEX, and intelligence analysis, plus strong project management and stakeholder communication skills. Onsite engagement is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM required with 12 years of experience.
• 10+ years in technically related roles; MS degree can substitute 5 years.
• Certifications in digital forensics (EnCE/ACE/CCE/GIAC) preferred.
• Experience in computer forensics, DOMEX and intelligence analysis.
• Proven project management and requirements documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Excellent instructional and written communications abilities.
• Must maintain TS/SCI with poly and be able to work onsite in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the NDOC Government Lead to maintain a detailed work plan with tasks, milestones, and schedules.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set program goals and track performance metrics.
• Define expectations for examiners and manage staffing pipelines.
• Stay current with emerging forensics capabilities and design training plans.
• Bridge non-technical management with technical forensics requirements and personnel.
• Oversee examinations and complex analyses, including preservation, acquisition, processing, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with digital forensics standards and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance throughout the process.
• Develop and present clear case notes and findings to government stakeholders.

Skills

12+ years experience

PM experience

Forensics certifications

Computer Forensics

DOMEX

Intelligence analysis

Requirements documentation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

TS/SCI clearance with poly

Bethesda, MD

Hardware configuration

Scripting

Evidence seizure

Intel analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

EnCE/ACE/CCE/GIAC

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Digital Forensics Examiner to support the DIA/NDOC mission at a Bethesda, MD site. Lead forensic teams, drive program goals, and ensure high-quality examinations and reporting while maintaining TS/SCI clearance with poly.

The role requires extensive experience in computer forensics, DOMEX, and intelligence analysis, plus strong project management and stakeholder communication skills. Onsite engagement is mandatory.