Certified Forensic Document Examiner

Job 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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.