Digital Forensics Engagement Manager

Lighthouse

. Assist with management of digital forensics cases through internal and external operational workflows .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,173 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital forensics and eDiscovery, with strong project management capabilities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client projects while maintaining high client satisfaction. Proficient in managing budgets, workflows, and stakeholder communications to optimize operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Forensics ExperienceEDiscovery ExpertiseProject Management SkillsPMP CertificationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Digital ForensicsEDiscoveryProject ManagementBudget ManagementWorkflow DevelopmentEvidence HandlingData IntakeQuality AssuranceResource AllocationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingFlexibilityCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

LighthouseProject Scheduling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeJD

Industry Keywords

Digital ForensicsEDiscoveryOperational WorkflowsClient SatisfactionStakeholder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with management of digital forensics cases through internal and external operational workflows
Create work orders for shipping, resource assignments, and data intake
Support evidence handling for downstream forensic analysis, ESI processing, culling, review, and production
Develop project and client workflow standards
Manage case or client budgets
Provide consultative problem-solving
Identify critical paths to reduce costs and increase delivery speed
Use innovative technology to exceed client expectations
Maintain high client satisfaction and keep client-facing error rates below standards
Ensure delivery deadlines are consistently met
Manage client projects designated by stakeholders, account managers, full-service project managers, and the DF Director
Communicate scope and deadline expectations to internal and external stakeholders
Review outgoing Lighthouse invoices and incoming subcontractor invoices for accuracy when requested
Create and maintain project schedules, including activities, sequences, dependencies, task effort, durations, and resource requirements
Participate in project management tasks, job writeups, and workflow development
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Work across multiple cases and tasks as directed by clients, account managers, full-service PMs, and the DF Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of work experience
At least two years of eDiscovery and digital forensics experience
Bachelor’s degree (Masters or JD a plus)
PMP certification a plus
Management experience a plus
Strong project management skills
Ability to interpret written or oral instructions
Ability to work within timelines and budget parameters
Ability to assure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables
Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate team members
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask
Flexibility and adaptability to handle a changing and growing workload
Ability to foster positive and professional relationships internally and externally
Strong analytical and logical skills
Ability to solve problems and handle varied stakeholder demands
Effective written and oral communication skills, including conflict management
Ability to achieve Digital Forensics billability expectations of 4.3 billable hours per working day (approximately 54% utilization)
Ability to work periodically outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with company match
Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
Telemedicine
Wellness plans
Flexible PTO program
Paid volunteer days
Voluntary accident, hospitalization, and critical illness insurance plans
Pet insurance
Annual bonus or incentive program
On-call and work outside normal working hours may be required