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Computer Scientist (Criminal Investigative Division)

Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
This job announcement has closed

Summary

The Computer Scientist will assist in formulating strategy for vertically, and horizontally integrating major mission are functions and data on a U.S. Government-wide and FBI-basis. Responsible for assisting in defining and implementing integrated systems architecture that achieves related goals. Providing expertise to support FBI investigative and intelligence programs in the development of software and hardware systems.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
09/11/2023 to 11/30/2023
Salary
$112,015 to - $172,075 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
DESTIMP-12123509-23-AZ
Control number
748275700

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • Create tools to prepare unstructured, semi-structured, and structured financial data the FBI receives through authorized processes. This will constitute a centralized, enterprise- wide capability for the cleaning of financial data, including software, infrastructure, and process enhancements that reduce time and labor associated with collecting and normalizing financial records in preparation for analysis.
  • Assist in formulating strategy for vertically, and horizontally integrating major mission area functions and data on a U.S. Government-wide and FBI-wide basis. Responsible for assisting in defining and implementing integrated systems architecture that achieves related goals.
  • Provide expertise to support FBI investigative and intelligence programs in the development of software and hardware systems.
  • Identify potential computer application and networking areas.
  • Meet with managers, users, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Research and development of vulnerabilities and tools to enable close access and remote
  • Lead and initiate software development projects for tools used in technical operations.
  • Assist Information Technology infrastructure management for operations, provisioning, maintenance, patch/license management, networking, security, and evidence handling.
  • Participate in software development of tools used in technical operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

  • Analyzing problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
  • Conducting research involving experimentation and modeling.
  • Designing computers and the software that runs them.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the performance of computer networks.
In addition to the above:

GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Determined feasibility and applicability of methodological advances in computer science for an organization.
  • Designed, developed, and implemented new information processing models, representations, and methodologies to solve administrative, investigative, law enforcement, and system requirements.
  • Formulated and developed computer science policy and standards.
  • Maintained liaison with external organizations to ensure the incumbent's organization has the most up to date capabilities.
  • Analyzed advances in analytic methodologies to evaluate computer science foundations and functional requirements of an organization.

Education

Positive Education Requirement

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 by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

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.

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.

Additional information

Available Incentives

In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for relocation or recruitment incentives. To be eligible for a relocation incentive, proof of change in residency will be required. Prior to receiving a relocation or recruitment incentive, an employee must sign a written agreement to complete a specific period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

  • Algorithms
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Software Development/Software Engineering
  • Technology Application

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