Program Manager- Latent Print Examiner

PROGRAM MANAGER – LATENT PRINT EXAMINER PROGRAM MANAGER – LATENT PRINT EXAMINER

Job Title: Program Manager – Latent Print Examiner
Company: Sugpiat Defense, LLC
Location: DC Metro Area
Employment Status: Regular, Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary The Program Manager – Latent Print Examiner is responsible for overseeing the administration, quality, and day-to-day activities of the assigned latent print examination unit while also providing expert-level forensic latent print examination services.
This position serves as a primary point of coordination with the Government customer and is responsible for supporting the effective administration of program requirements and resolution of contractual and operational matters. The Program Manager – Latent Print Examiner applies advanced technical knowledge and expertise in the principles, theories, practices, and methodologies of friction ridge examination and ensures examinations are performed and documented in accordance with established protocols, applicable quality standards, and customer requirements.
The position requires extensive experience in friction ridge examinations, professional certification in latent print examination, and the ability to effectively balance technical forensic responsibilities with program management, quality, and administrative requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the administration, quality, and day-to-day activities of the assigned latent print examination unit.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination with the Government customer regarding program activities, requirements, priorities, and operational matters.
• Work directly with the Government customer to effectively administer program requirements and assist with the resolution of contractual issues.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contractual requirements, established procedures, applicable standards, and Government direction.
• Perform forensic examinations of friction ridge impressions utilizing accepted principles, theories, practices, methodologies, and protocols.
• Apply and document the methodology utilized in forensic examinations of friction ridge impressions, including the analysis, comparison, evaluation, and verification phases.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with accepted forensic protocols and applicable quality requirements.
• Operate Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS) and other applicable scientific and forensic systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements applicable to testing and calibration laboratories and applicable ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) standards.
• Conduct technical and administrative reviews of case notes, examination documentation, and reported findings.
• Review work products for accuracy, completeness, technical sufficiency, and compliance with applicable procedures and quality standards.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete written reports documenting examination findings within established time frames and mission requirements.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of work performed within the unit.
• Coordinate unit activities and workload requirements to support established mission priorities and customer requirements.
• Identify technical, quality, administrative, operational, or contractual issues and elevate matters requiring additional Government or Company attention as appropriate.
• Maintain required case documentation, examination records, reports, and other supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Government personnel, Company management, forensic personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance related to friction ridge examination methodologies, protocols, and quality requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge and expertise in friction ridge examination practices, methodologies, applicable standards, and emerging developments within the forensic discipline.
• Protect sensitive, controlled, and case-related information in accordance with applicable Government, contractual, and Company requirements.
• Perform other program management and latent print examination duties as assigned.

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