ICITAP Kenya Forensic DNA Advisor

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the WorldICITAP Kenya Forensic DNA AdvisorAmentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.Amentum is supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP). ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries. Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.POSITION SUMMARY:Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Forensic DNA Print Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya. The Forensic DNA Advisor is the principal subject matter expert in DNA examinations.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The advisor mentors host-country experts on training, techniques and procedures used in the collection, preservation, examination, analysis, and court production of biological evidence with an emphasis on ISO/IEC 17020 and/or 17025 accreditation requirements.The advisor will also advise host country officials on the use, calibration, maintenance and testing of equipment associated with DNA analysis as well as best practices for DNA evidence, database, analysis reporting and chain of custody records management.The advisor will also work with various US officials from Departments of State (DoS) and Justice (DOJ).Duties also include facilitating meetings; leading working groups; developing reports and specialized papers; reviewing and editing policies; and conducting briefings.REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of 10 years of forensic science experience progressively increasing responsibilities involving complex cases.Minimum of 5 years of related DNA forensics experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, biology, molecular biology, or related fields from a US Department of Education recognized institution.Completion of 12 semester or equivalent credit hours from a combination of undergraduate and graduate course work covering the following subject areas: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics or population genetics.Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust certification from the DOJ;Superior experience in critical areas may be substituted for other areas at DOJ discretion.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience supervising or managing forensic units or as a Technical Lead or demonstrated experience in QA/QC inspections and validation for forensic facilities.Knowledge in the use of NGS and/or Rapid DNA systems.Professional Certification through the through the American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) or equivalent.Continuing education demonstrated through publications, presentations, coursework, internships, or certifications.Language and foreign service skills/experience.Experience training or advising foreign officialsAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.