Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Computer Scientist
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
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Computer Scientist
role at
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . At the FBI, we don’t just recognize talent—we build it from the ground up. We employ individuals who are ready to enhance their technical proficiency in areas such as penetration testing, software development, and vulnerability research and who are looking to contribute effectively to their teams. As a computer scientist, you will conduct forensic analysis; perform reverse engineering; and develop software solutions using advanced programming languages like Python, Java, Swift, C++, and C. Your role will involve identifying vulnerabilities in mobile platforms such as iOS and Android and ensuring the integrity of various systems with the precision and expertise that comes from analyzing complex systems, troubleshooting issues, and implementing secure coding practices. You excel using your analytical skills to uncover insights, solve complex cases, and ensure system integrity. From initial system setup to final software optimization, you are adept at every phase, always striving to outpace emerging threats by pushing the boundaries of your skills. With the FBI’s comprehensive benefits package, you’ll find career advancement opportunities, a competitive salary, impactful work, and continual training. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skill set, and advance your career—all while making a significant impact on national security. Set yourself apart. Apply today.
How to Apply
STEP 1 : Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website. STEP 2 : Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account. STEP 3 : Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest. Required documents include: Your resume, noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Other supporting documents: College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement. Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later. Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents. Note:
This is NOT a vacancy announcement. By completing the application, you are joining a repository of interested applicants who will be considered to fill current and future Computer Scientist opportunities. Additional selections may be made to fill positions with similar duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Major Duties
Develop, deploy, and maintain bespoke capabilities, tools, and analytics needed to conduct the FBI's counterterrorism mission. Understand and partner with enterprise environments, architectures, applications, policies and compliance to provide capabilities. Partner with mission teams to build automation capabilities, exploit data, and provide technical support. Perform design analysis, testing, documentation, and implementation of complex computer programs and secure databases. Apply both theoretical and application-oriented computer science methodologies. Conduct requirement elicitations and analyses for improving the design of existing tools and gathering needs for new capabilities. Create tailored data visualizations from disparate enterprise data repositories. Advise on and review designs of other application projects to ensure quality products are delivered. Develop and extend cost methods for the purpose of support comparisons.
Specialized Experience
GS-7:
Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Use existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assist with implementing custom tools, techniques, and procedures used to address unique investigative situations. Provide basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews; searches; and other investigative, operational, liaison, and/or outreach activity. Assist in drafting documents on basic technical and other professional matters. GS-9:
Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Troubleshoot and modify, as needed, existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assist with developing custom tools and methods to identify, analyze, and preserve digital evidence. Assist in drafting documents on more advanced technical matters. GS-11:
Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assist others with basic system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security. Use, troubleshoot, and modify existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assist with developing and implementing custom tools and methods. Provide basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches, and other investigative and operations activities. Draft documents on basic technical and other professional matters and assist in drafting documents on advanced matters. Assist in coordinating with the private sector and other divisions.
Education and Experiential Requirements
Education Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science from a U.S. accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for Specialized Experience (SE) as follows: GS-7: Bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or one full year of graduate-level education. GS-9: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LLB or JD, if related. GS-11: Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LLM, if related. GS-12 and above: Education may not be substituted for SE at this grade level. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts. The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. There will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or any other nonmerit factors.
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Join to apply for the
Computer Scientist
role at
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . At the FBI, we don’t just recognize talent—we build it from the ground up. We employ individuals who are ready to enhance their technical proficiency in areas such as penetration testing, software development, and vulnerability research and who are looking to contribute effectively to their teams. As a computer scientist, you will conduct forensic analysis; perform reverse engineering; and develop software solutions using advanced programming languages like Python, Java, Swift, C++, and C. Your role will involve identifying vulnerabilities in mobile platforms such as iOS and Android and ensuring the integrity of various systems with the precision and expertise that comes from analyzing complex systems, troubleshooting issues, and implementing secure coding practices. You excel using your analytical skills to uncover insights, solve complex cases, and ensure system integrity. From initial system setup to final software optimization, you are adept at every phase, always striving to outpace emerging threats by pushing the boundaries of your skills. With the FBI’s comprehensive benefits package, you’ll find career advancement opportunities, a competitive salary, impactful work, and continual training. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skill set, and advance your career—all while making a significant impact on national security. Set yourself apart. Apply today.
How to Apply
STEP 1 : Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website. STEP 2 : Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account. STEP 3 : Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest. Required documents include: Your resume, noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Other supporting documents: College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement. Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later. Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents. Note:
This is NOT a vacancy announcement. By completing the application, you are joining a repository of interested applicants who will be considered to fill current and future Computer Scientist opportunities. Additional selections may be made to fill positions with similar duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Major Duties
Develop, deploy, and maintain bespoke capabilities, tools, and analytics needed to conduct the FBI's counterterrorism mission. Understand and partner with enterprise environments, architectures, applications, policies and compliance to provide capabilities. Partner with mission teams to build automation capabilities, exploit data, and provide technical support. Perform design analysis, testing, documentation, and implementation of complex computer programs and secure databases. Apply both theoretical and application-oriented computer science methodologies. Conduct requirement elicitations and analyses for improving the design of existing tools and gathering needs for new capabilities. Create tailored data visualizations from disparate enterprise data repositories. Advise on and review designs of other application projects to ensure quality products are delivered. Develop and extend cost methods for the purpose of support comparisons.
Specialized Experience
GS-7:
Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Use existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assist with implementing custom tools, techniques, and procedures used to address unique investigative situations. Provide basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews; searches; and other investigative, operational, liaison, and/or outreach activity. Assist in drafting documents on basic technical and other professional matters. GS-9:
Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Troubleshoot and modify, as needed, existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assist with developing custom tools and methods to identify, analyze, and preserve digital evidence. Assist in drafting documents on more advanced technical matters. GS-11:
Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assist others with basic system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security. Use, troubleshoot, and modify existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assist with developing and implementing custom tools and methods. Provide basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches, and other investigative and operations activities. Draft documents on basic technical and other professional matters and assist in drafting documents on advanced matters. Assist in coordinating with the private sector and other divisions.
Education and Experiential Requirements
Education Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science from a U.S. accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for Specialized Experience (SE) as follows: GS-7: Bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or one full year of graduate-level education. GS-9: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LLB or JD, if related. GS-11: Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LLM, if related. GS-12 and above: Education may not be substituted for SE at this grade level. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts. The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. There will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or any other nonmerit factors.
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