Certified Forensic Document Examiner

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Certified Forensic Document Examiner to join a small forensic team supporting intelligence requirements. The position requires current certification from the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE), successful completion of a proficiency test within the past two years, and strong familiarity with professional standards and requirements related to handwriting and document analysis, legal concerns, cases and precedents, and research and methodology principles. The role requires a security clearance with an active polygraph; SAIC may consider sponsoring a clearance for the right candidate who commits to long-term support. The candidate is expected to maintain the proficiencies, skill sets, and continuing education required by discipline-specific guidelines.

The examiner conducts comprehensive document and handwriting examinations, identifies document printing processes, and documents findings in clear, concise reports with demonstrative illustrations. The role also includes subject matter expert review of forensic document analytical 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.
• 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.
• Security clearance with an active polygraph, or willingness to be considered for clearance sponsorship with a commitment to long-term support.
• A bachelor's degree and nine or more years of experience, a master's degree and seven or more years of experience, or a Ph.D. or J.D. and four or more years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive document and handwriting examinations, including questioned-to-questioned, questioned-to-known, and known-to-known comparisons.
• Identify document printing processes.
• Document findings in clear and concise reports with demonstrative illustrations.
• Provide subject matter expert support reviewing forensic document analytical products and procedures.
• Support internal training and development initiatives.
• Oversee development and maintenance of Branch quality assurance standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
• 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