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BCMC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

BCMC is seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission. Responsibilities ... Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in ...

BCMC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

BCMC is seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission. Responsibilities ... Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in ...

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How much do forensics manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensics manager in Washington is $70,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $78,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Forensics Manager vs Forensic Analyst?

AspectForensics ManagerForensic Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field; often with management experienceBachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biology, or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees teams in labs, law enforcement agencies, or private firmsConducts laboratory analysis and evidence examination
Employer & Industry UsageLaw enforcement agencies, government labs, private forensic firmsCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, research institutions

The main difference is that Forensics Managers oversee forensic teams and operations, focusing on management and strategic planning, while Forensic Analysts perform the hands-on evidence analysis. Both roles require relevant forensic credentials, but the Manager role emphasizes leadership and coordination within forensic investigations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Forensics jobs in Washington? The most popular types of Forensics jobs in Washington are:
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Infographic showing various Forensics Manager job openings in Washington as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,970 per year, or $34.1 per hour.
Cyber Defense Forensics Lead

Cyber Defense Forensics Lead

Gritter Francona

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Gritter Francona is looking for a Cyber Defense Forensics Lead to support a potential project with the Department of Homeland Security. The Forensics Lead will manage and direct the forensics and insider threat operations supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Lead will direct a team of expert analysts responsible for conducting digital forensic investigations, monitoring for data loss, and analyzing insider threat activities. The role requires deep technical expertise in forensic tools and methodologies, a solid understanding of incident response, and the ability to lead complex investigations from start to finish.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the CDF team in supporting insider threat operations, monitoring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, and investigating policy violations.
  • Direct enterprise and endpoint digital forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, Mac, and cloud systems in support of investigations.
  • Oversee the maintenance of the CBP SOC's forensics lab and provide recommendations for modernizing its capabilities.
  • Manage the lifecycle of CDF investigations, ensuring findings are documented in formal investigation reports and cases are properly escalated to law enforcement entities when necessary.
  • Serve as the team's Subject Matter Expert (SME) in evidence preservation, chain of custody, and malware analysis.

Requirements

  • A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience with a solid understanding of incident response, insider threat investigations, and forensics.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience, including recent experience with host-based and network-based security monitoring, forensic tools, SIEM platforms, and endpoint threat detection.
  • Experience collecting data, reporting results, and handling the escalation of security issues.
  • Proven ability to create insider threat focused dashboards, reports and workflow diagrams.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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