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Job Description Amentum is currently seeking a Forensic Case File Manager to support our customer in Ft. Gillem, GA and OCONUS locations. The salary range for this position will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe. Examine evidence items for any signs indicating make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers. Examine evidence items for unique or indicative tool marks, using magnification, etching, x-ray, and/or photographic techniques to best exploit the evidence items. Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation. Utilizing and submitting to national databases. Perform forensic examination of tool marks on a wide variety of weapons and IED related evidence. Produce detailed notes and reports. Perform technical and administrative reviews (AR/TR) of other examiners' casework. Perform quality checks of instruments and reagents. Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product. Required Qualifications · At least four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: o Analysis of firearms, ammunition, and ammunition components o Examination and microscopic comparison of questioned bullets, and cartridge cases o Examination of various types of manufacturers, class and individual characteristics of tools and tools marks on a variety of objects o Conduct shooting incident reconstruction o Provide training for other laboratory examiners and personnel regarding firearms safety and proper handling techniques and guidance and expertise to latent print examiners in regard to assisting them with potential locations on firearms where latent prints may be found. o Experience conducting examinations while maintaining chain of custody and formulating interpretation results for forensic and or intelligence exploitation. o Collection, preservation, and processing of evidence and event reconstruction · Professional certifications such as Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) desired. · Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment. · Able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance. Note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance. · Must be able to obtain US Passport · Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment. Compensation Details: N/A The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 01/06/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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