United States
Temple Health
SAIC
Biometric Subject Matter Expert (SME)
United States
El Paso, Texas, United States
About the opportunity
SAIC’s Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL) is seeking a Biometric Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and support applied research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of advanced biometric and identity solutions for national security clients. The SME will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, and program managers to drive innovation in biometric technologies, digital identity, with the goal of enhancing operational capabilities and performance. This role offers the opportunity to support major government programs and mission-critical initiatives in the field of biometrics and identity.
Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Closest SAIC office
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level expertise in biometrics, identity technologies, and digital identity solutions.
- Translate complex client mission needs to create structured, actionable, and achievable research, development, test, and evaluation plans for biometric and identity technologies.
- Coordinate across technical, programmatic, and government stakeholders to support project planning, execution, and assist with decision-making.
- Collaborate with technical teams to develop and deliver high-quality technical documentation, briefings, and actionable recommendations.
- Support technical communication across government, industry, and stakeholder organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
- Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 1+ years of experience.
- 5+ years of experience in RDT&E, identity, biometrics, or systems engineering.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance requiring U.S. Citizenship (Top Secret preferred).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to perform testing of biometric and identity technologies including technology, scenario, and operational testing.
- Expertise in biometric (facial, iris, fingerprint recognition) and identity technologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with expertise in document review and editing with attention to technical detail.
- Strong background in test & evaluation, operational assessment, and performance validation.
- Experience working with DHS or other federal agency users of biometric systems.
- Experience with emerging technology assessment and transition.
- Familiarity with biometric testing standards.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and technical documentation best practices.
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