Biometrics Technician

Overview

Amentum is seeking an experienced candidate for a Biometrics Technician position in Spokane, WA in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) client. The candidate will conduct biometric collection and analysis in support of the customer's mission area. The individual will perform the day-to-day operation of a complex computer-based biometric and biographic information collection system; maintain collected data, ensuring it is accurate and meets established requirements; and work on-site, directly with the customer on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Collect biometrics and biographical data using commercial off-the-shelf (COTs) and government off-the-shelf (GOTs) biometrics collection equipment.
• Provide detailed briefings explaining biometric collection requirements and directing self-collection of biometric samples.
• Enter data into computer systems via computer terminal with information gained from direct contact with persons being registered.
• Identify errors or omissions. Take appropriate action to obtain required information or data by conducting research of archival records, computer listings, and other pertinent data for corrective actions. Reconcile any discrepancies.
• Conduct quality assurance ensuring accuracy and completeness of collected data.
• Conduct training on the use and operation of portable and fixed registration systems in accordance with systems' user guides.
• Conduct technical research on Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS) standards to ensure compliance for the government sponsor.
• Utilize established procedures, formats, and software tools, as necessary, to ensure timely reporting of biometric data for training support and contingency operations.
• Attend biometrics related courses of instruction and conferences to continually assess the state of existing and emerging biometric technologies.
• Provide technical biometric expertise as required in the Research & Development (R&D) and Operational Evaluation (OE) of government programs.
• Research and update current Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) ensuring they are in-line with industry specifications.
• Recommend for purchase, manage, prepare, receive, and inventory COTs and GOTs software and hardware solutions by researching vendors online and during conferences for products best suited for the government sponsor.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience

Other requirements

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

Equal Opportunity

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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