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How much do forensic data analytics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensic data analytics in the United States is $79,408.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Forensic Data Analytics job?

A Forensic Data Analytics (FDA) job involves examining large datasets to detect fraud, anomalies, and compliance risks. Professionals in this field use data analysis, statistical modeling, and investigative techniques to identify suspicious patterns in financial transactions, communications, and other digital records. They often work in industries like finance, consulting, and law enforcement to support fraud investigations and regulatory compliance. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data tools (such as SQL, Python, or visualization software), and an understanding of forensic methodologies are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Forensic Data Analytics position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forensic Data Analytics professional, you need strong analytical abilities, expertise in data mining, and a solid background in accounting, statistics, or computer science. Familiarity with tools like SQL, Python, SAS, IDEA, ACL, and certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) are highly valued. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly are important soft skills in this role. These skills enable professionals to effectively investigate, detect, and prevent financial misconduct or fraud in various organizational contexts.

What kinds of investigations or projects do Forensic Data Analytics professionals typically work on?

Forensic Data Analytics professionals are commonly involved in examining large data sets to identify patterns of fraud, financial irregularities, or compliance issues within organizations. Their work often includes analyzing transactions, tracing the flow of funds, supporting litigation cases, and preparing detailed reports for stakeholders and legal teams. They may also design and implement proactive controls to detect anomalies and reduce the risk of future incidents. Collaboration with auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement is frequent, making this a dynamic and impactful role within risk management and corporate investigations.
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Infographic showing various Forensic Data Analytics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 81% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,408 per year, or $38.2 per hour.
Director, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services

Director, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services

Alvarez & Marsal

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday


Job description

Job Summary:
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm focused on delivering results for clients across various sectors. The Director of Digital Forensics will lead a team to leverage forensic data technologies, assisting clients in complex legal matters and ensuring best practices in data handling and preservation.
Responsibilities:
• Throughout all phases of the forensic data lifecycle, you will lead a team of consultants to enable our external clients and internal teams to leverage forensic data technologies to uncover and manage data-based evidence and intelligence in contentious legal and regulatory situations.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team to assist our clients and internal teams in confronting and resolving complex legal matters.
• You will be discovering and processing forensically preserved data and evidence relating to complex accounting issues on a variety of projects involving economic disputes, white-collar crime investigations, forensic accounting and consulting, and post-acquisition disputes.
• By establishing consultative relationships with external and internal stakeholders, you will guide them toward best practices in data and evidence handling and preservation.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of forensic data collection processing; including the identification, recovery, preparation, analysis, and preservation of digital data used in legal or regulatory situations.
• Lead a team of consultants, managing all aspects of onsite data collection.
• Participate in the collection, pre-processing, capture and preparation of images and other forensic data artifacts in effort to prepare the data to analyze.
• Maintain data and documentation according to prescribed chain of custody protocol.
• Perform data extraction and conversion to migrate data to Relatively environment.
• Processing and support of images and data once in review environment.
• Analysis of artifacts to trace user activity (e.g., file manipulation, USB activity, browser history, chat analysis, cloud activity, cryptocurrency transactions, etc.).
• Plan and manage onsite data and evidence collection activities.
• Build relationships and reputation through excellent stakeholder management.
• Communicate technical processes and findings clearly and precisely to clients and colleagues, including writing reports on forensic data analysis to present to council and clients.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in the field of digital forensics in a client-facing, professional service setting
• Extensive experience with scoping and performing on-site and remote forensic preservations of unstructured and structured data sources especially endpoint, mobile, cloud-based application, and social media data sources
• Extensive experience in forensic tool suites including OpenText EnCase, Cellebrite UFED4PC, Physical Analyzer, and Endpoint Inspector, Magnet Forensics Axiom
• Extensive experience performing forensic analyses and preparing client-ready work product
• Sound technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and best practices in forensic collection, analysis, and review
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills when working with both clients and internal technical teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment
• An excellent academic record and a BS, BBA, or BA degree from an accredited university with a degree focused in a technical and/or analytical field, (i.e., computer science, information systems, engineering)
• Flexibility to travel approximately 20-40% of the time
• Training and/certifications from industry organizations or vendors (i.e., GFCE, EnCE, CISSP), and/or other relevant professional certifications
Preferred:
• Quantitative skills including experience with SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI, or SQL
Company:
Alvarez & Marsal provides advisory services related to turnaround management and performance improvement. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in New York, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.