Multimedia Research Scientist and Analyst

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? Join a team of scientists and analysts who investigate and solve challenging multimedia forensic problems. Your research and development expertise and advising mindset, coupled with an original approach to your work, will give clients and stakeholders insights into media analysis and encourage actionable results.

About the role

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, media geolocation, and media authentication. You will 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with interdisciplinary research, including analysis of a variety of multimedia data sources, images, videos, and signal processing
• 2+ years of experience with implementing technical prototypes in Python or MATLAB
• 2+ years of experience with multimedia analysis, signal and imaging processing, algorithm development, or computer vision
• Experience with technical writing, including thesis, publications, technical manuals, or reports
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Digital Forensics, or Engineering

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience presenting scientific findings and publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with imagery and media analysis from a forensic perspective
• Experience with analytical image comparison, facial recognition, or facial identification
• Experience with integrating commercial or open-source software tools for custom application development
• Knowledge of photographic concepts and basic image science, including multi-media file specifications, formats, and processing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and real-world problem-solving skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Doctorate degree

Benefits

At 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
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program acknowledging 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.

Pay

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work models include:

• 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.

Our 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.