Technology Specialist - Digital Forensic Examiner

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.


Title: Technology Specialist - Digital Forensic Examiner


Location: National Capital Region (NCR)


Duration: Full-time; anticipated multi-year federal contract support


Start date: Anticipated 2027; contingent upon contract award and Government approval


Clearance: Top Secret (TS) - ability to attain SCI access as required


Salary: Competitive; commensurate with qualifications and experience


Job Description: KMI is seeking a Technology Specialist / Digital Forensic Examiner to conduct complex digital-forensic examinations and provide cyber-technical support to a federal law enforcement customer. The examiner will analyze digital and mobile devices, support active operations, conduct technical research and development, and convert digital evidence and all-source information into actionable findings.


Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct forensic examinations of hard drives, removable media, memory cards, cellular devices, vehicles, and other digital evidence sources.


• Perform evidence recovery, data extraction, forensic-data analysis, and technically complex examinations using specialized tools.


• Provide R&D and subject-matter support for cyber technologies, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and specialty datasets.


• Support active law-enforcement operations and develop solutions to complex cyber and digital-evidence challenges.


• Assist with policies, SOPs, training, and transfer of technical knowledge to customer personnel.


• Research, evaluate, and integrate classified and unclassified all-source information.


• Produce technical assessments, analytical findings, presentations, and targeting recommendations.


• Use target-development databases and analyze social and telecommunications networks.


• Apply interagency information-sharing restrictions and legal-process requirements appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of and direct experience with digital-forensic mechanisms, including evidence recovery, data extraction, and forensic-data analysis.


• Experience conducting forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, removable media, and other electronic evidence.


• Experience supporting federal, state, or local law enforcement operations.


• In-depth knowledge of all-source analysis processes, tools, procedures, and techniques.


• Experience using intelligence-analysis tools and databases, including Analyst's Notebook, Google Earth, PENLINK, or comparable tools.


• Understanding of subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, and the types of information obtainable through each.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex technology into understandable terms.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment and during non-standard hours.


• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS for short TDY assignments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience researching and developing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile-device, vehicle, or specialty-data forensic capabilities.


• Established professional relationships across federal law enforcement or Intelligence Community organizations.


• Experience training investigators or technical personnel on digital-forensic tools and techniques.

Security Clearance:


Top Secret (TS) - ability to attain SCI access as required.


Work Environment:


National Capital Region (NCR), primarily in a secure federal environment, with CONUS/OCONUS TDY as required.


Availability


This position is anticipated to be available upon contract award in 2027.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


E-Verify Statement. Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.


Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision. Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


Disability Statement. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at marie@knowledgemanagement.com.