Principal Digital Forensics Examiner

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

2d•$131,300 - $237,350•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join a team committed to a Mission!

Requirements

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 needs
Experience 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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