Biometrics SME

Biometrics SME

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI is currently looking for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Biometric Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Agile methodology experience to join our Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Land Border Integration (LBI) Integrated Traveler Initiative 2.1 (ITI2.1) team in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development and hardware integration for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  

As a member of the ITI2.1 Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP Officers and Border Patrol agents are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.  

CACI agile programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. 

What you’ll get to do: 

The Biometric SME is responsible for setting the standard for excellence in facial biometric capture and matching.  The position will be supporting the various border security efforts of CBP and will include biometrics in all travel entry and exit modalities.  These include Air, land, and sea on entry and exit, along with vehicle entry and exit.   

• Provide thought leadership and innovative solution design addressing all aspects of facial biometrics.   

• Perform full system analysis from technical implementation to business process management.  

• Design and develop plans for multiple solution offerings with long term vision or system enhancement, consolidation, and integration  

• Provide technical leadership in terms of delivery, release prioritization, and O&M for multiple systems 

• Provide technical input and solution design for proposals and contract modifications  

• Ability to architect new biometric solutions while leveraging leading edge technologies to be at the forefront of thought leadership in the field 

• Support engineering development projects (e.g., Hardware, Software, Agile development) 

• Serve as a technical interface with the client, related to developing biometric program solutions  

• Provide strategic technical direction to the client  

• Create presentations on biometric performance and present to client Sr. Leadership 

• Use thought leadership and understand the client’s future to design and architect solutions using leading edge technologies.   

• Expertise with face biometrics 

• Experience with Agile methodologies, architectural methods, component-based development, and integration of COTS components.  

• Assists in the developing and maintaining documented IT biometric Policies, Processes and Standards 

• Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) against multiple biometric technologies and provide expert recommendations for selecting technology, along with developing and delivering technical documentation proving the outcome of the analysis.   

You have: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes, but not limited to: 

• 3-year check for felony convictions 

• 1-year check for illegal drug use 

• 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud  

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 10 years of Information Technology (IT) experience.  

• Knowledge of biometric concept, standard, and algorithms for multiple modalities, with a strong focus on facial recognition. 

• Expert experience level of biometric performance evaluation and testing, biometrics and image quality analysis, and camera system. 

• Experience with facial biometric, face detection, image processing toolsets 

• Essential knowledge of statistical analysis and interpreting performance metrics 

• Experience with research, including developing, designing, and executing research plans. 

• Ability to generate scientific data from various datasets and generate custom analysis reports 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• 5 or more years of experience in the following areas: 

• Biometric concepts and algorithms design and development 

• Applying computer vision or machine learning algorithms and libraries for image/video analysis 

• IEEE Certified Biometric Professional (IEEE - CBP) preferred 

• Must be available to work a hybrid schedule with an on-site requirement in Sterling, VA

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$131,800 - $290,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.