Summary The FBI is recruiting a Computer Scientist to support mission critical cyber operations. As a Computer Scientist, you will specialize in the design, development, integration, and deployment of cutting-edge tools and systems to support cyber operations and intelligence activities. Leveraging advanced knowledge and tradecraft with regards to computer and network security, you will produce creative, innovative, and elegant solutions to some of the toughest challenges.
This job is open to - The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
- Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees.
- Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
- Veterans
- Individuals with disabilities
- Military spouses
Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens.
Duties - Performs system and network procurement, installation, administration and security.
- Develops and implements custom tools and methods, and uses, troubleshoots and modifies existing tools and methods to identify, isolate, preserve and analyze digital data.
- Identifies, vets and implements new tools and methods.
- Develops and uses basic computing environments for analysis.
- Provides technical assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative and operational activity; performs liaison and outreach.
- Testifies in court.
- Drafts documents on technical and other professional matters in varying degrees of difficulty and at the appropriate technical level.
- Stays current with major new advances in relevant technology-related topics; provides guidance on tools and methods related to these advances.
- Coordinates with private sector and other divisions to resolve technical and other relevant issues.
Requirements Conditions of Employment - Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
- Some travel may be required.
- Required Training: Selectees must successfully complete a 10-week mandatory Computer Scientist Field Operations Training in Huntsville, AL, within the first year of employment.
Qualifications GS 09: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 07 grade level.
SE is defined as follows: - Troubleshoots, and modifies as needed existing tools and methods to identify, preserve and analyze digital evidence.
- Assists with the development of custom tools and methods to identify, analyze, and preserve digital evidence.
- Assists in drafting documents on more advanced technical matters.
GS 11: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 09 grade level.
SE is defined as follows: - Assists others with basic system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security.
- Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
- Assists with the development and implementation of custom tools and methods.
- Provides basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative, and operation activity.
- Drafts documents on basic technical and other professional matters, and assists in drafting documents on advanced matters.
- Assists in coordinating with the private sector and other divisions.
GS 12: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level.
SE is defined as follows: - Performs basic computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security and assists others on more complex matters.
- Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
- Develops and implements basic custom tools.
- Provides technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity.
- Drafts documents on technical and other professional matters, and assists in drafting documents on advanced matters.
- Performs liaison and outreach.
GS 13: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level.
SE is defined as follows: - Performs advanced computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security, and assists others on more complex matters.
- Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
- Identifies, develops, vets, and implements new tools and methods.
- Provides advanced technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity.
- Coordinates with the private sector and other divisions to lead in the resolution of technical and other relevant issues.
- Acts as a subject matter expert, and testifies as such in court.
- Remains current with major new advances in cyber and technology topics and provides guidance, tools, and methods on addressing these advances at the National level.
Education This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts at the time of application submission. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in combination of mathematics, statistics, AND computer science (15 of the 30 semester hours MUST have been in any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus). Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies are acceptable; courses in teaching elementary, business or shop mathematics are NOT acceptable. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS 09: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
GS 12 and above: Education
may not be substituted for specialized experience.
Additional information As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record): a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties) b. The month/year work began c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) d. Specific duties performed
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: - Analytic Thinking
- Communication
- Interpersonal Ability
- Problem Solving/Judgment
- Technology Awareness
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- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
- Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
- A complete assessment questionnaire
- Other supporting documents (if applicable):
- College transcripts
- Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
- Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
- Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
- Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
- How to Apply To apply for the Computer Scientist position, please click here. Agency contact information Crystal Gissy Email ...@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20535 US Next steps Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
- Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents (if applicable): - College transcripts
- Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
- Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
- Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
- Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
How to Apply To apply for the Computer Scientist position, please click here.
Agency contact information Crystal Gissy Email ...@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20535 US
Next steps Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request