VP Operations+23% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 16% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · digital_forensics
Where does a Digital Forensics Lead go next?
9 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Specialist path
Higher-growth opportunity
Utility Commissioner+36% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Utility Regulatory Affairs. 23% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Principal+43% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Engagement Manager. 15% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Chief Operating Officer+88% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 5% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Director of Utility Regulatory Affairs-5% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Digital Forensics Lead go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Transportation Planning-14% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Digital Forensics Lead go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Engagement Manager+0% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Digital Forensics Lead go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there