Biometric Systems/Mission Applications Lead

DSA; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA in Morgantown, WV seeks a Biometric Systems/Mission Applications Lead to own the mission application layer supporting biometric workflows, matching, and watchlist tools. This position provides the functional and technical bridge between mission users, biometric processing needs, sustainment priorities, and modernization activities.

You will bridge mission users, biometric processing needs, and modernization efforts, coordinating sustainment, requirements, and releases while ensuring security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, engineering, biometrics, intelligence studies, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting mission applications, biometric systems, identity intelligence systems, enterprise applications, or DoD/IC operational systems.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating sustainment, requirements, release support, data exchange, user workflows, troubleshooting, and technical priorities for mission users.
• Experience related to biometric modalities, identity data, repository operations, standards-based exchange, or matcher-enabled mission processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, mission users, biometric SMEs, and Government stakeholders.
• DoD 8570/8140-aligned certification
• Active Secret-level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainment and functional coordination for biometric mission applications, workflows, tools, and operational interfaces.
• Support Search Cores, Examination Tool Suite, User Portal, Watchlist Processing Tools, repository operations, and Defense Watchlist related processes.
• Coordinate requirements intake, defect triage, user workflow analysis, application performance issues, release priorities, and modernization needs.
• Support biometric data quality, identity correlation, standards-based exchange, watchlist processing, and partner interoperability activities.

Skills

Biometric systems

Identity data

Standards-based exchange

User workflow coordination

Mission applications support

DoD/IC operational systems

Security clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/engineering/biometrics/intelligence or related field

Tools

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

AWS Developer Associate

ITIL 4 Foundation

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Summary: DSA is seeking a Biometric Systems/Mission Applications Lead to own the mission application layer supporting Search Cores, Examination Tool Suite, User Portal, Watchlist Processing Tools, biometric matching workflows, repository operations, and Defense WatchList mission continuity. This position provides the functional and technical bridge between mission users, biometric processing needs, sustainment priorities, and modernization activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sustainment and functional coordination for biometric mission applications, workflows, tools, and operational interfaces.
• Support Search Cores, Examination Tool Suite, User Portal, Watchlist Processing Tools, repository operations, and Defense Watchlist related processes.
• Coordinate requirements intake, defect triage, user workflow analysis, application performance issues, release priorities, and modernization needs.
• Support biometric data quality, identity correlation, standards-based exchange, watchlist processing, and partner interoperability activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, forensic science, biometrics, intelligence studies, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience supporting mission applications, biometric systems, identity intelligence systems, enterprise applications, or DoD/IC operational systems.
• At least 5 years of experience coordinating sustainment, requirements, release support, data exchange, user workflows, troubleshooting, and technical priorities for mission users.
• Experience related to biometric modalities, identity data, repository operations, standards-based exchange, or matcher-enabled mission processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, mission users, biometric SMEs, and Government stakeholders.
• DoD 8570/8140-aligned certification
• Active Secret-level clearance.

Desired Qualifications And Certifications

• Biometric domain experience or vendor-specific biometric platform experience preferred.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Developer Associate, or comparable associate-level AWS credential desired.
• ITIL 4 Foundation desired.

Status:

Pending award; this position is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, funding availability, and completion of applicable DSA recruiting, security, and onboarding requirements.

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.