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Biometrics Technician - On Call

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$21.30/hr

Complete biometrics registration for applicants seeking legal immigration to the United States. * Ensure all who enter the ASC are approved applicants and visitors while providing both interior and ...

Amentum

Biometrics Technician - On Call

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.47/hr

As a Biometric Technician (BT), you will be responsible for supporting the mission of a government program located in Chicago, IL. This position works as a part of a dynamic team of professionals ...

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Biometrics Technician - On Call

Chicago, IL

$19.47/hr

As a Biometric Technician (BT), you willbe responsible forsupporting the mission of a government programlocatedinChicago, IL. This position works as a part of a dynamic team of ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for biometrics in the United States is $54.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $81.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A biometrics job involves working with technologies that measure and analyze biological data, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, and voice recognition. Professionals in this field develop, implement, and maintain biometric systems used in security, healthcare, law enforcement, and identity verification. Their responsibilities often include data analysis, algorithm development, system testing, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. Biometrics specialists may work for government agencies, private companies, or research institutions.

What are some typical projects or responsibilities for someone working in biometrics?

Professionals in biometrics often work on projects such as designing and analyzing clinical trials, developing algorithms for identity verification, or managing large datasets of biological or behavioral information. Daily responsibilities can include collecting and validating data, applying statistical methods to interpret results, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams such as engineers, IT specialists, or healthcare professionals. You may be involved in implementing new biometric technologies or improving the accuracy and reliability of existing systems. These tasks require a combination of technical expertise and teamwork skills, making the role both challenging and dynamic.

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To thrive in a Biometrics role, you need expertise in statistics, data analysis, computer programming (such as Python or R), and a relevant degree in biometrics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with biometric data collection technologies, statistical software (like SAS or SPSS), and data management systems is often required, and professional certifications in biometrics or data analysis may be advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are crucial soft skills for excelling in this position. These skills ensure accurate analysis and interpretation of biometric data, which are vital for research integrity and decision-making in industries like healthcare, security, and technology.

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Infographic showing various Biometrics job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,695 per year, or $54.2 per hour.

Senior Biometrics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Washington, DC • On-site

Valid8 Financial, Inc.
Finance and Insurance • 11 - 50 employees
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$98K - $121K/yr

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Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the processing, storage, transmission, retrieval, and search of biometric data in accordance with applicable community best practices, policies, and procedures.

  • Support the collection, searching, storage, and sharing of biometric and biographic information supporting worldwide operational requirements.

  • Support biometric oversight, system sustainment, and modernization initiatives.

Job description

Location: Washington, DC National Capital Region (NCR)
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 40 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Biometrics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) program focused on biometric data, source information management, and modernization.

The Senior Biometrics SME will provide technical and operational expertise supporting the processing, storage, transmission, retrieval, search, and management of biometric and biographic information. This position requires extensive knowledge of DoD biometric systems, human-signature databases, data management, and biometric technologies supporting Counterintelligence (CI), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), and related intelligence operations.

The successful candidate will work in a highly sensitive, mission-focused environment and contribute to the modernization, integrity, standardization, and effective management of biometric and source-related data.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain capabilities to process, store, transmit, retrieve, and search biometric data in accordance with applicable community best practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain capabilities to ingest, retrieve, view, manage, and export digitized documents.
  • Support the collection, searching, storage, and sharing of biometric and biographic information supporting worldwide operational requirements.
  • Provide subject matter expertise related to biometric identification systems, biometric-enabled watchlisting, and human-signature databases.
  • Support biometric oversight, system sustainment, and modernization initiatives.
  • Assist with the digitization, management, reconciliation, governance, and archival administration of source information.
  • Apply data-mining, statistical-analysis, and technical methodologies to large data sets to support effective tracing and information management.
  • Support data-driven management activities associated with Defense CI/HUMINT collectors and source operations.
  • Collaborate with Government stakeholders, technical teams, and other mission partners to support operational and technical requirements.
  • Ensure biometric and associated source information is handled in accordance with applicable security, information-protection, and operational requirements.
  • Complete all required Government training and comply with applicable nondisclosure and information-security requirements.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field; OR a minimum of eight (8) years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience supporting data, database, biometric, or related technical functions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with biometric technologies and their application within DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
  • Experience and/or education in:
    • Data mining
    • Statistical analysis
    • Computer programming
    • Knowledge-site development and sustainment
    • Modernized communication methods
  • Ability to operate effectively within a sensitive, mission-focused Government environment.
  • Strong analytical, technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Highly Desired Qualifications

Experience, education, and/or certifications involving one or more of the following are highly desired:

  • DoD Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)
  • Biometrically-Enabled Watchlist (BEWL)
  • Cogent Automated Biometric Identifying System (CABIS)
  • IRIS biometric technologies
  • Fingerprint biometric data and signatures
  • DNA signatures and human-signature databases
  • Defense CI/HUMINT collector and source operations
  • Biometric data management within DoD or Intelligence Community environments
  • Database programming, operations, and maintenance

This position supports a mission-critical Government program responsible for the management and modernization of biometric, biographic, and source-related information.

Work will be performed on-site within the Washington, DC National Capital Region. Telework is not anticipated for this position due to the sensitivity of the mission and operating environment.

A 40-hour workweek is anticipated. Mission requirements may occasionally require alternate shifts, compressed schedules, weekends, holidays, or work outside normal business hours.

Security Requirements
  • Candidates must meet all personnel security requirements established for the contract and applicable security guidance.
  • Personnel must comply with all applicable DoD and Government information-security directives, instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete all mandatory Government training.
  • Personnel must execute required nondisclosure agreements prior to beginning performance.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines deep biometric-domain knowledge with strong data-management and technical expertise. This individual understands how biometric technologies and human-signature information support intelligence operations and can apply that knowledge to the secure management, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical data capabilities.

Candidates with direct experience supporting DoD biometrics, ABIS, BEWL, CABIS, fingerprint, IRIS, DNA, and CI/HUMINT-related operations are strongly encouraged to apply.

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