Certified Forensic Document Examiner

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Certified Forensic Document Examiner to serve on a small forensic team supporting intelligence requirements. The role requires current certification from the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE) and successful completion of a proficiency test within the past two years. The examiner should be familiar with professional standards and requirements for handwriting and document analysis, relevant legal concerns, cases and precedents, and research and methodology principles.

The position requires a security clearance with an active polygraph. SAIC may consider sponsoring a clearance for a candidate who commits to long-term support. The successful candidate will maintain the proficiencies, skill sets, and continuing education required by discipline-specific guidelines. The role also includes subject-matter-expert review of forensic document analytic products and procedures, support for internal training and development, and oversight of branch quality assurance standards and Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

• Current certification with the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE).
• Successful completion of a proficiency test within the past two years.
• Five to ten years of experience in an accredited and recognized forensic laboratory performing handwriting and document analysis or examination.
• A security clearance with an active polygraph is required; clearance sponsorship may be considered for a candidate committed to long-term support.
• Strong familiarity with professional standards and requirements for handwriting and document analysis, legal concerns, cases and precedents, and research and methodology principles.
• Demonstrated experience with comprehensive document examinations, including questioned-to-questioned, questioned-to-known, and known-to-known comparisons.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying document printing processes.
• Ability to document findings in clear and concise reports with demonstrative illustrations.
• Demonstrated expertise using an Electrostatic Detection Apparatus, Video Spectral Comparator, Scanning Electron Microscope, and Laser Scanning Microscope.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a small-team environment.
• Education and experience: bachelor's degree and nine or more years of experience; master's degree and seven or more years; or PhD or JD and four or more years. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive document examinations involving documents and handwriting, including questioned-to-questioned, questioned-to-known, and known-to-known comparisons.
• Document findings in clear and concise reports with demonstrative illustrations.
• Provide subject-matter-expert support by reviewing forensic document analytic products and procedures.
• Support internal training and development initiatives.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of quality assurance standards and Standard Operating Procedures for the Branch.
• Maintain required proficiencies, skill sets, and continuing education in accordance with discipline-specific guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior