Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Digital Forensics Branch)
ATF
Sterling, VA
The Role
This leadership position oversees a digital forensics branch supporting criminal investigations, providing guidance on computer imaging, mobile device extractions, digital storage media and video recorder examinations, while managing staff training and forensic equipment accountability.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need demonstrated expertise in digital forensics for law enforcement, including evaluating and acquiring forensic software and hardware, writing technical reports and assessments, and prior experience at a senior investigator grade level.
Who It Suits
Suited to experienced federal law enforcement investigators with strong digital forensics backgrounds who are ready to manage a specialist branch, mentor examiners and shape forensic investigative capability at a national level.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $92,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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