Forensic Anthropologist — DPAA Identification Expert

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Forensic Anthropologist to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in recovery and identification efforts.

This role involves osteological analysis and building biological profiles, working with DPAA leadership and partners to advance identifications. Candidates should have a Master’s in Anthropology (PhD preferred) and 3–5+ years in related work, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Five years generating a biological profile or writing technical reports.
• Expert knowledge in human skeletal anatomy.
• Two years of professional work experience in a forensic anthropology laboratory.
• Knowledge of the DPAA mission and past field activities.
• Knowledge of mission planning, execution, and logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to engage across organizational levels.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience in osteological analysis and a thorough grasp of the methods used to create a biological profile.
• Demonstrate work history supporting anthropological analysis to assist DPAA in identification of human remains.
• Correlate investigative evidence with laboratory findings to identify casualties.

Skills

Biological profile

Skeletal anatomy

Forensic anthropology lab

DPAA knowledge

Mission planning

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Ac

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology

PhD preferred

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Forensic Anthropologist to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in recovery and identification efforts.

This role involves osteological analysis and building biological profiles, working with DPAA leadership and partners to advance identifications. Candidates should have a Master’s in Anthropology (PhD preferred) and 3–5+ years in related work, with strong communication skills and