Ballistics Advisor

Amentum; Xico; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global services provider is looking for an experienced firearms forensic advisor. This role requires 10+ years in forensic science and 5+ years in ballistic forensics, alongside fluency in both Spanish and English. The advisor will train host-country experts and ensure compliance with best practices in firearm examinations. This is a contractor position based in Xico, Veracruz, Mexico, and focuses on enhancing local forensic capabilities.

Formación

• 10 years of forensic science experience with criminal cases.
• 5 years of ballistic forensics in accredited facilities.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on technical examinations of firearms and ammunition.
• Mentor on firearm safety and handling techniques.
• Train host-country experts on ballistics equipment.

Conocimientos

Forensic science experience

Ballistic forensics

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment.

Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.

Headquartered in Germantown, Md., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America's global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.

Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs.

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising and training host country experts on routine to complex technical examinations of firearms, ammunition, and ammunition components to determine functionality of a firearm, make and model of firearm components, and if a bullet or cartridge case was fired from a particular firearm.
• Mentoring on firearm safety; proper firearm handling techniques and operability; shooting incident reconstruction; toolmark comparisons; serial number restorations; expert testimony; firearms database utilization; development of standard operating procedures; and determination of best practices in workflow efficiency.
• Train host-country experts on routine ballistics equipment such as a comparison microscope, bullet trap, scales, and other firearm testing devices for precise and accurate examinations.
• The advisor will also work with various U.S. officials from Departments of State (DoS) and Justice (DOJ).

Duties also include facilitating meetings; leading working groups; developing reports and specialized papers; reviewing and editing policies; and conducting briefings.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of forensic science experience progressively increasing responsibilities involving complex violent criminal cases.
• Minimum of 5 years of related ballistic forensics experience in an ISO or accredited facility.
• Spanish and English fluency (reading, writing, speaking).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forensic science, physics, biology, molecular biology, chemistry or related fields from a U.S. Department of Education recognized institution.
• Professional Certification through the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) or equivalent.
• Experience supervising or managing ballistics analysis activities.
• Demonstrated experience in QA / QC inspections and validation for forensic facilities.
• Continuing education demonstrated through publications, presentations, coursework, internships, or certifications.
• Experience training or advising foreign officials.

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