Forensic Audio-Video Examiner at Peraton Bethesda, MD

Peraton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Forensic Audio-Video Examiner in Bethesda, MD, onsite. The role focuses on providing video and audio evidence analysis to support NMEC, including image and video authentication, metadata analysis, and geolocation assessments.

The candidate will work with Adobe Suite and other forensic software, handle multiple formats, and must hold an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. Degrees and experience vary, with strong emphasis on forensics expertise and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in image/video authentication and metadata analysis.
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite and video formats like AVI, MP4, MOV, MP3, WMA, WMV and WAV.
• Experience with analysis software such as AMPED and MEDEX Forensics.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Higher degrees with years of relevant field experience as outlined in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide video and audio evidence analysis for NMEC.
• Perform image authentication, measurements, and geolocation checks.
• Analyze and interpret metadata (XMP) and file structures for authenticity.
• Apply standard forensics tools to detect synthetic media and improve speech quality.

Skills

Image optimization

Video authentication

Metadata analysis

Geolocation analysis

Audio enhancement

Video editing software

Education

Associates degree + 10+ years

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

PhD + 3 years

Tools

Adobe Suite

AMPED FIVE

AMPED Authenticate

MEDEX Forensics

VideoFocus Pro

Axon

Job description

Forensic Audio-Video Examiner job at Peraton. Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

NMEC Forensic Audio-Video Examiner

Location: Bethesda, MD

Full-time onsite/no telework.

TS/SCI with Poly required.

Peraton is seeking a Forensic Audio-Video Examiner with a strong commitment to teamwork to join our team in Bethesda, MD. This role will be responsible for providing video and audio evidence analysis in support of the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC).

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in digital image optimization, image/video authentication, metadata analysis, and identifying geolocations.
• Experience in conducting audio enhancement of video and audio recordings to improve speech quality and other establishing the integrity of video evidence through authentication and video analysis of recordings.
• Experience with multiple audio and video editing software suites, especially Adobe. Familiarity with common audio and video formats and their file structures (AVI, MP4, MOV, MP3, WMA, WMV, WAV).
• Experience with interpreting file metadata, including XMP, and file structures to assist in authentication and synthetic media detection efforts.
• Experience with industry standard software and filters to conduct video and image authentication requests to include application and interpretation of error level analysis, discrete cosine transform, double JPEG compression and other relevant filter results.
• Experience with geometric-based techniques to perform measurements of objects in image and video files.
• Experience with applying geometrical analysis using shadows and reflections to determine potential editing, or use of synthetic media generation in a questioned image or video file.
• Knowledge and familiarity of the current state of synthetic media and generative AI efforts, threats, and detection processes.
• Form and articulate expert opinions based on analysis and report findings.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• Experience in signal optimization, audio enhancement and authentication, photogrammetry techniques. Ability to build and apply solutions to signals-based intel questions using languages to include Python and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with current digital forensics processes and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide quick solutions to issues.
• Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA), Certified Video Technician OR Certified Video Analyst
• International Association for Identification (IAI), Forensic Video Examiner
• DoD 8570 Compliant, IAT Level II.

Software

• Adobe Suite
• AMPED FIVE
• AMPED Authenticate
• MEDEX Forensics
• VideoFocus Pro
• Axon

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.