Certified Forensic Document Examiner

Science Applications International Corp.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Certified Forensic Document Examiner to join a small forensic team supporting intel requirements. Requires ABFDE certification and active proficiency, with strong handwriting analysis, document examination, and reporting skills.

On-site in Chantilly, with potential sponsorship for clearance and ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include SME reviews, QA and SOP maintenance, and collaboration across a tight team while meeting legal standards and precedents in forensic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive forensic handwriting and document analysis experience.
• Proven ability to document findings clearly with demonstratives.
• Experience in accredited forensic labs such as USSS, DHS, or FBI.
• Familiar with QA standards and SOP development.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive handwriting and document examinations.
• Provide SME support and review forensic document analytics.
• Develop and maintain QA standards and SOPs for the branch.
• Contribute to internal training and professional development.

Skills

Handwriting analysis

Document examination

Report writing

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Electrostatic Detection Apparatus

Video Spectral Comparator

Scanning Electron Microscope

Laser Scanning Microscope

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9+ years experience

Master’s degree + 7+ years experience

PhD or JD + 4+ years experience

Tools

Electrostatic Detection Apparatus

Video Spectral Comparator

Scanning Electron Microscope

Laser Scanning Microscope

Job description

Job ID 2618463

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-10-27

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

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.