Managing Consultant, Forensics

About the position The iDS Forensics Team has built a reputation that is unmatched. With team members in Washington, DC, Costa, Mesa, CA, and Atlanta, GA, the Managing Consultant will be a senior team member in DC expected to work a hybrid schedule to drive strategy around evidence management and project execution in the areas of forensic data collections, data extraction, analysis. This person will also be a go-to resource for junior team members providing hands-on shadowing, coaching and motivating feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to day guidance to the team that exemplify our core values, keeping a positive energy and providing motivation that can be replicated throughout the organization
• Provide direction for smooth execution of forensic related tasks on a daily basis
• Participate in the hiring, mentoring, and performance management of the new and existing team members
• Provide written and verbal constructive feedback and coaching during Quarterly Conversations.
• Provide organization and structure around DC/East Coast resourcing of collections
• Contribute to the strategy around lab and evidence Management:
• Forensics Software
• Policies and procedures
• Inventory
• CoC
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Forensics consulting projects
• Participate in and support Business Development activities through sales calls, client pitches, RFPs, etc.
• Attend team and company meetings on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Submit time in accordance with preset deadlines
• May be asked to perform other duties not listed in this job description as required by business needs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience collecting and analyzing forensic data; professional services experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of mentoring and training junior team members
• Very strong understanding and application of forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, Axiom, Oxygen, etc.
• Proven ability to collect and analyze data from various media including: desktops, laptops, tablets, cell phones, social media, etc.
• Proven ability to maintain appropriate documentation such as Chain of Custody (CoC)
• Certification in 1 or more tools preferred (EnCE, FTK, GCFE)
• Willingness to travel and meet position needs outside of regular business hours Nice-to-haves
• Experience supporting expert testimony a plus (i.e., declarations, depositions, expert reports)
• Possess a consultative and investigative approach to problem solving, reasoning and analytical skills
• Inspires, motivates, and guides team members effectively
• Strong communication skills for conveying ideas, expectations, and findings
• Effectively organizes, plans, and executes multiple projects with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Fosters a collaborative team environment encouraging diverse perspectives and opinions
• Flexibility regarding work schedule to meet position needs outside of regular business hours
• Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without an accommodation Benefits
• iDS offers a competitive package that includes high-quality medical, dental, vision with a 75% employer contribution; Flex Spending, 401k, and more! Apply tot his job