Certified Forensic Document Examiner

Job ID 2613079

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-07-15

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.