COMPUTER SCIENTIST, Criminal Investigative Division, Washington, DC (FBI EMPLOYEES ONLY), FBI, Washington, DC
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Washington, DC,
US
COMPUTER SCIENTIST, Criminal Investigative Division, Washington, DC (FBI EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Date Posted: 2024-05-31
Job description
Job Opening: 54925
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: May 13, 2024
Closing Date: May 28, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST)
Questions regarding this opening should be directed to Xzasia Leftwich at (202) ###-#### or ...@fbi.gov.
Job Summary
Position: Computer Scientist, GS-14/15
Division: Criminal Investigative Division
Unit: Threat Finance and Economic Crimes Intelligence Unit (TFECIU)
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
Major Duties:
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.
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:
This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have include any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
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:
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
Desired Skills are:
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:
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
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.
During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at ...@fbi.gov , telephone at 202-###-####, or FAX at 202-###-####. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.
This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Careers
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: May 13, 2024
Closing Date: May 28, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST)
Questions regarding this opening should be directed to Xzasia Leftwich at (202) ###-#### or ...@fbi.gov.
Job Summary
Position: Computer Scientist, GS-14/15
Division: Criminal Investigative Division
Unit: Threat Finance and Economic Crimes Intelligence Unit (TFECIU)
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 current, permanent FBI employee
- Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
- Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
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, Sentinel data, 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
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.
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:
- Interpersonal Ability
- Algorithms
- Innovative Thinking
- Software Development/Software Engineering
- Technology Application
This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have include any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
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
- 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 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
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
- Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
- Management may select at 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.
- Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.
- 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.
- Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.
- Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
- Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.
- Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
- Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
- Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a 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):
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.
During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at ...@fbi.gov , telephone at 202-###-####, or FAX at 202-###-####. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.
This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
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