Department: Department of Justice
Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia, Baltimore, Maryland, New York, New York
Salary Range: $42679 - $117034 Per Year
Job Summary: At the FBI our computer scientists work alongside technology professionals within a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment to prevent cyberattacks through counterterrorism, counterintelligence, fraud, identity theft, and other crimes. These programming experts regularly support special agents and intelligence analysts in their investigations by designing, developing, and testing tools and systems to protect the American people and our national security.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Used existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assisted with implementation of custom tools, techniques, and procedures used to address unique investigative situations. Provided basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative, operational, liaison, and/or outreach activity. Assisted in drafting documents on basic technical and other professional matters. GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Troubleshot and modified as needed existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assisted with the development of custom tools and methods to identify, analyze, and preserve digital evidence. Assisted in drafting documents on more advanced technical matters. GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assisted others with basic system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security. Used, troubleshot, and modified existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assisted with the development and implementation of custom tools and methods. Provided basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches, and other investigative and operation activity. Drafted documents on basic technical and other professional matters, and assisted in drafting documents on advanced matters. Assisted in coordinating with the private sector and other divisions. GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performed basic computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security and assisted others on more complex matters. Used, troubleshot, and modified existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Developed and implemented basic custom tools. Provided technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches, and other investigative activity. Drafted documents on technical and other professional matters, and assisted in drafting documents on advanced matters. Performed liaison and outreach. GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performed advanced computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security, and assisted others on more complex matters. Used, troubleshot, and modified existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Identified, developed, vetted, and implemented new tools and methods. Provided advanced technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity. Coordinated with the private sector and other divisions to lead in the resolution of technical and other relevant issues. Acted as a subject matter expert, and testified as such in court. Remained current with major new advances in cyber and technology topics and provided guidance, tools, and methods on addressing these advances at the national level.
How to Apply: To apply for the Computer Scientist - Field Ops position, please click here.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-18