Certified Forensic Document Examiner Job Listing at SAIC in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2613079)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Certified Forensic Document Examiner to serve as part of a small forensic team supporting intel requirements.  The position requires a current certification with the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE)and successful completion of a proficiency test in the past two years.  A strong familiarity with all professional standards and requirements that pertain to handwriting and document analysis, legal concerns/cases/precedents, research and methodology principles.  The position requires a security clearance with an active poly, but client is willing to consider sponsoring clearance for the right candidate with a commitment to a long-term support.  The candidate will be expected to maintain necessary proficiencies, skillsets, and continuing education as defined by discipline specific guidelines.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in an accredited and recognized forensic laboratory as a handwriting and document analysis/examination, for example (but not limited to) laboratories at the US Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, or FBI.
• Demonstrated experience with comprehensive document examinations (both documents and handwriting) to include questioned to questioned; questioned to known; and known to known.
• Demonstrated expertise in the identification of document printing processes.
• Ability to document findings in clear and concise report with demonstrative illustrations.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of the following equipment:
  • Electrostatic Detection Apparatus
  • Video Spectral Comparator
  • Scanning Electron Microscope
  • Laser Scanning Microscope
• Perform SME support to review request on forensic document analytic products and procedures.
• Support internal training and development initiatives.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of quality assurance standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures for the Branch.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience working in a collaborative small team environment.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
  • Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.