COMPUTER SCIENTIST, GS-1550-14/15, Criminal Investigative Division, Washington, DC (ALL U.S CITIZENS)

Job Opening : 55560

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date : June 14, 2024

Closing Date : June 28, 2024 11 : 59 pm (EST)

Job Summary

Position : Computer Scientist, GS-14 / 15

Division : Criminal Investigative Division

Unit : Threat Finance and Economic Crimes Unit

Location : Washington, DC

Working Hours : 8 : 00 a.m - 4 : 30 p.m.

Salary : GS-14 $139,395.00 - $181,216.00

GS-15 $163,964.00 - $191,900.00

Full Performance level : GS-15

Number of Positions Available : 1

Duration : Full Time / Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• 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.

Mission Statement :

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties :

Interact with FBI program and project managers and use state-of-the-art analytic and information engineering techniques to conduct a functional analysis of the mission area, applications, systems, data, and interrelationships.

Convey strategic direction, and advise of needed changes / additions / deletions to the systems plans to reflect current strategic direction.

Perform design, development, testing and evaluation of software applications for the FBI's nascent knowledge management systems.

Serve as a leader of software developers on problems of diverse scope and execute complex development assignments including design of the conceptual approach, coding and debugging.

Responsible for entire components taking into consideration business and long range technical issues in addition to specific development issues.

• Identify opportunities to improve performance of existing applications / processes and implement
• Utilize and implement FBI databases as needed in order to develop and / or maintain tools (i.e. enterprise data pipeline, FBI data systems, etc)
• Ability to create performant, intuitive, and effective applications and tools in a variety of languages and frameworks (i.

e. Java, Python, C#, Vue, Transcript, etc.)

• Collaborate closely with other developers to understand requirements, to design and deliver solutions using various technologies, while taking into account critical performance characteristics, security measures and customer requirements.
• Work closely with users to understand their needs. Enterprise application integration, deduplication of existing efforts, software component reuse is critical to success
• Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems
• Manage the complete software development process from conception to deployment. Maintain and upgrade software following deployment
• Review and document software failures and take or recommend corrective action to management
• Design and develop front-end and back-end components of web applications.
• Identify potential computer application and networking areas.
• Monitor the performance of computer networks

Qualifications and Evaluations

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 :

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

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.

Specialized Experience (SE) :

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 :

• Mentor lower level employees
• Research and identify training to address emerging threats
• Built virtual computing environments and isolated analysis networks
• Perform testing and application of technical / analytical innovations and new information processing models
• Use programming and system implementation techniques in regard to programming technology, data structure and transformations, module relationships, debugging / structured testing methodologies, and program organization to provide assistance in analysis and implementation of complex computer systems
• Perform programming, code refactoring, systems operations, and / or design and perform code reviews
• Plan, implement, manage program operations, and ensure compliance with pertinent regulatory guidance of police and security practices
• Utilize technologies, policies, and procedures applicable to the protection or personnel and facilities.
• Analyze current policies and procedures, make recommendations, and implement new and innovative security initiatives and methods
• Conduct briefing to advise top level personnel and subject-matter mangers on new developments and advances.
• Possess knowledge of computer programming, quality assurance, security, cloud architecture, and audit to solve specific problems that may be encountered in system integration / architectural design

In addition to the above :

GS-15 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

• Experience coordinating, integrating, and designing / developing the overall automated architecture to ensure effective communication and fusion of mission area objectives.
• Possess knowledge of state-of-the-art development techniques, such as functional-decomposition, structured design, cloud infrastructure, and structured programming high-level languages.
• Possess knowledge of computer programming, quality assurance, security, cloud architecture, and audit to solve specific problems that may be encountered in system integration / architectural design.

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

Desired Skills are :

• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, or others.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts, model evaluation strategies, and lifecycle (feature generation, model training, model development, bath and real time scoring) and engineering considerations.
• Knowledge of UI / UX and basic prototype design
• Experience with Agile development and multi-team agile approaches like Scrum

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply .

If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

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, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• 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

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them.

All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

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.

Additional Information

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols.

Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.

The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

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.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment;

as determined by a background investigation.

Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration.

Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.

• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.

Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.

If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded.

Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

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 co