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Certified Forensic Document Examiner

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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 ...

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Certified Forensic Document Examiner

Certified Forensic Document Examiner

SAIC

Chantilly, VA

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job ID: 2613079

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Category: Defense/Intel

Subcategory: Intel Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


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

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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