Certified Forensic Document Examiner
Employer not yet confirmed · Chantilly, Virginia, United States · onsite
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.
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