Biometric Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Science Applications International Corp.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Biometric Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Washington, DC to lead applied RDT&E of advanced biometric and identity solutions for national security clients. Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, with opportunity to support major government programs and mission-critical biometrics initiatives.

The role requires senior expertise in biometric technologies (facial, iris, fingerprint recognition), strong communication, and experience in testing, evaluation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
• 5+ years of experience in RDT&E, identity, biometrics, or systems engineering.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance requiring U.S. Citizenship (Top Secret preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Expertise in biometric (facial, iris, fingerprint recognition) and identity technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level expertise in biometrics, identity technologies, and digital identity solutions.
• Translate client mission needs into research, development, test, and evaluation plans for biometric and identity technologies.
• Coordinate across technical, programmatic, and government stakeholders to support planning and decision-making.
• Develop and deliver high-quality technical documentation, briefings, and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Biometrics expertise

Identity technologies

Test & evaluation

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Description

SAIC’s Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL) is seeking a Biometric Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and support applied research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of advanced biometric and identity solutions for national security clients. The SME will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, and program managers to drive innovation in biometric technologies, digital identity, with the goal of enhancing operational capabilities and performance. This role offers the opportunity to support major government programs and mission-critical initiatives in the field of biometrics and identity.

Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Closest SAIC office

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level expertise in biometrics, identity technologies, and digital identity solutions.
• Translate complex client mission needs to create structured, actionable, and achievable research, development, test, and evaluation plans for biometric and identity technologies.
• Coordinate across technical, programmatic, and government stakeholders to support project planning, execution, and assist with decision-making.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop and deliver high-quality technical documentation, briefings, and actionable recommendations.
• Support technical communication across government, industry, and stakeholder organizations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
• Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 1+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in RDT&E, identity, biometrics, or systems engineering.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance requiring U.S. Citizenship (Top Secret preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to perform testing of biometric and identity technologies including technology, scenario, and operational testing.
• Expertise in biometric (facial, iris, fingerprint recognition) and identity technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with expertise in document review and editing with attention to technical detail.
• Strong background in test & evaluation, operational assessment, and performance validation.
• Experience working with DHS or other federal agency users of biometric systems.
• Experience with emerging technology assessment and transition.
• Familiarity with biometric testing standards.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and technical documentation best practices.

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.