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Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Digital Forensics Branch)

ATF

Sterling, VA

Onsite · Manager · Full-time

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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Listed: 20 Oct 2026