Multimedia Forensics R&D Lead

Job Number: R0235811Multimedia Forensics R&D LeadThe Opportunity: Do you find yourself constantly looking for more and better information? Do you want a job where you can use your knowledge and research skills to improve national security? Lead the research initiatives of a team of scientists and analysts who investigate and solve challenging multimedia forensic problems. Your research and development expertise and consulting mindset, coupled with an original approach to your work, will give clients and stakeholders insights into media analysis and encourage actionable results.On our team, you’ll perform forensic analysis and exploitation by leveraging scientific expertise and media analysis tools to digital media. You’ll research and develop novel techniques through algorithm and prototype development in topic areas such as biometric recognition, signal processing, image processing, computer vision, and media geolocation. You’ll analyze scientific publications with a high degree of comprehension, build out concepts from academia into real world use, and analyze current technology to address specific client missions. You’ll attend conferences and community meetings with multimedia forensics experts and present findings and recommendations to non-technical audiences with an emphasis on impacting mission outcomes. You’ll also work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members, including constructive feedback on team members’ research proposals and reports.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have: 5+ years of experience implementing technical prototypes in Python or MATLAB3+ years of experience with multimedia analysis, signal and imaging processing, algorithm development, machine learning, or computer vision3+ years of experience presenting scientific findings and publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals3+ years of experience leading research and development initiatives, including developing, designing, and executing research plansExperience mentoring and growing staffSecret clearanceMaster’s degree in CS, Mathematics, Physics, Digital Forensics, or EngineeringNice If You Have: Experience with imagery and media analysis from a forensic perspectiveExperience with analytical image comparison, facial recognition, or facial identificationExperience integrating commercial or open-source software tools for custom application developmentKnowledge of photographic concepts and basic image science, including multi-media file specifications, formats, and processingPossession of excellent verbal and written communication skillsPossession of excellent entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and real-world problem-solving skillsTS/SCI clearanceDoctorate degreeClearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. CompensationAt 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.