Forensics and Biometrics Standards SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a candidate to support the full lifecycle of forensic and biometric standards development, conformance testing, enterprise coordination, and participation in national and international standards bodies.

The role requires deep knowledge of standards organizations, the DOW enterprise, and experience with XML/JSON; you will develop schemas and IEPDs, coordinate across agencies, and help prepare technical contributions while maintaining TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting forensic or biometrics enterprises.
• Knowledge of Standards Development Organizations processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the DOW forensic or biometric enterprise and its support to military operations and intergovernmental data exchange
• Knowledge of the Joint Enterprise Standards Committee and DOW formal standards adoption processes
• Ability to design and develop enterprise standards, schemas, and Information Exchange Package Documentation (IEPD) using modern tools and technologies, such as XML or JSON
• Ability to facilitate internal meetings, organize content, and draft presentations with minimal guidance
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of forensic and biometric standards development and conformance testing.
• Coordinate standardization activities across DOW agencies and external organizations.
• Develop technical contributions for national and international standards organizations.
• Maintain and enhance conformance test tools and tool integration.
• Prepare solution test reports and participate in standards engagements.

Skills

Forensics/biometrics experience

Standards processes knowledge

Enterprise standards design

TouTS/SCI clearance

Communication facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

XML

JSON

Job description

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Provide technical, operational, and standards‑focused expertise. This role supports the full lifecycle of forensic and biometric standards development, conformance testing, enterprise coordination, and participation in national and international standards bodies. The ideal candidate applies deep knowledge of national and international standards organizations, federal biometric and forensic enterprise functions, and software integration skills to advance the mission. Assist with development, maintenance, collaboration, and formal adoption of forensic and biometric standards, lexicons, dictionaries, schemas, specifications, and database updates throughout the standards lifecycle process. Coordinate standardization activities across DOW agencies and external organizations. Support and conduct technical working group meetings focused on biometric and forensic standardization topics. Develop technical contributions for national and international Standards Development Organizations and represent DOW equities. Maintain and enhance conformance solution test tools and GOTS tool integration; assist in conformance testing for biometric collection devices and prepare solution test reports. Participate in national and international standards engagements.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience supporting forensic or biometrics enterprises

• Knowledge of Standards Development Organizations processes and procedures

• Knowledge of the DOW forensic or biometric enterprise and its support to military operations and intergovernmental data exchange

• Knowledge of the Joint Enterprise Standards Committee and DOW formal standards adoption processes

• Ability to design and develop enterprise standards, schemas, and Information Exchange Package Documentation (IEPD) using modern tools and technologies, such as XML or JSON

• Ability to facilitate internal meetings, organize content, and draft presentations with minimal guidance

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in software development or software engineering, especially in contexts involving schema development, standards encoding, tool maintenance, or system integration

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.