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ECS

Cyber Forensics Analyst

Portland, OR · On-site

Perform forensic analysis using industry-standard forensic tools and open-source DFIR utilities. * Assist with forensic investigations involving endpoints, servers, malware, and cyber incidents.

ECS

Cyber Forensics Analyst

Portland, OR · On-site

Responsibilities : • Perform forensic analysis using industry-standard forensic tools and open-source DFIR utilities. • Assist with forensic investigations involving endpoints, servers, malware ...

NewGen

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

... * Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation * Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems ...

BCMC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

BCMC is seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission. Responsibilities ... Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or ...

NewGen

Host Forensics Analyst IV

Arlington, VA · On-site

... * Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation * Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related ...

BCMC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection ... Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems (forensic images) * Able to ...

Cybervance

Mid-Level Forensics Analyst

Portland, OR · On-site

Support investigations involving security incidents, insider activity, and data exfiltration. * Assist incident response teams with forensic scoping, timeline creation, and root cause analysis.

Peraton

Digital Forensics Analyst

Herndon, VA

$104K - $166K/yr

D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology ... Demonstrated expertise in disk/memory forensics, network traffic analysis, cloud artifact ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant computer forensics analyst in the United States is $71,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Computer Forensics Analyst vs Computer Forensics Analyst?

AspectAssistant Computer Forensics AnalystComputer Forensics Analyst
CertificationsTypically entry-level certifications like CFCE or EnCEAdvanced certifications such as EnCE, GCFA, or CISSP
Work EnvironmentSupportive role in labs or investigations, supervised tasksLead investigations, analyze digital evidence independently
ResponsibilitiesAssist in evidence collection, basic analysis, documentationConduct in-depth forensic analysis, report writing, testify in court

The main difference between an Assistant Computer Forensics Analyst and a Computer Forensics Analyst lies in experience, responsibilities, and certification levels. The assistant role is more supportive and entry-level, while the analyst handles complex investigations independently.

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Nuclear Forensics Analyst

Analytic Services Inc

Falls Church, VA • On-site, Remote

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Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is actively hiring for a Nuclear Forensics Analyst to work in support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War (DASW) for Nuclear Matters (NM).
This position does not allow hybrid or remote work options with all job duties to be performed full-time onsite at the Suffolk Building in Falls Church, VA.
Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Support the government as they provide policy, oversight, and guidance of DoW National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) exercises spanning collection, analysis, and evaluation of nuclear forensics evidentiary samples.
  • Coordinate and manage exercise development in conjunction with DoW and US Interagency planners and participants. Develop training objectives that meet DoW NTNF requirements.
  • Support the development and updating of concepts of operation (CONOPs), plans, and policies for the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) mission in both domestic and foreign environments.
  • Interact with the US interagency organizations, in particular the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Intelligence Community to integrate DoW equities into a coherent US government NTNF capability.
  • Engage and coordinate across the Department of War service components, Defense Agencies, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands to support NTNF mission planning, exercises, and execution.
  • Review documents, contribute to studies or task forces, prepare papers and briefings, attend/participate in meetings within/across the Department, across the interagency and other branches of government and/or with academia and industry.
  • Develop assessments, information papers, and briefs, as well as facilitate coordination between staffs to support development and refinement of NTNF strategy and policy.
  • Prepare and disseminate agenda, meeting materials and meeting summaries. Reserve meeting space, ensure attendee access, and other administrative aspects.


Required Qualifications:

  • Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Master's degree
  • 15+ years direct experience related to nuclear forensics, Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), or DoW radiological / nuclear crisis response operations.  
  • Experience with the development of DoW Concepts of Operation.
  • Experience in exercise design, coordination, and execution at tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
  • Experience developing exercise planning products such as EXPLANS, Master Scenario Events List (MSELs), After-Action Reports (AARs) and lessons learned products.
  • Knowledge of joint planning and the exercise Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) process.
  • Experience effectively communicating verbally and in writing on both technical and non-technical subjects to senior leaders up to and including the General Officer (GO) or Flag Officer (FO) level.
  • Experience briefing GO, FO, or SES level audiences.
  • Experience staffing or advising DoW senior leaders on matters of national security.
  • Experience working with international or coalition partners.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of joint planning processes such as the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
  • Knowledge of Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT), and Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) and other exercise information management systems.
  • Experience in the development and analysis of DoW strategy, policy, campaign plans, and requirements.
  • Experience working in US crisis response operations.
  • Direct knowledge and experience with NTNF Ground Collection Task Force (GCTF) and CBRN operations, organization, functions, and planning with Interagency partners and at the Combatant Command (COCOM) level.

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