Job Opening: 67417
Opening Date: September 2, 2026
Closing Date: September 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Job Title DATA SCIENTIST, GS-11/12/13/14 Full Performance Level GS-14 Division Baltimore/Huntsville/Washington Unit Various Location Baltimore, MD; Huntsville, AL; Washington, DC Working Hours Varies based on operational need Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply Current, permanent FBI employees Number of Positions Available 3 Questions Email: Robert White. [email protected] Salary GS-11: $63,795.00 - $82,938.00
GS-12: $76,463.00 - $99,404.00
GS-13: $90,925.00 - $118,204.00
GS-14: $107,446.00 - $139,684.00
Base salaries only
For eligible current federal employees, a relocation incentive MAY be available. Eligibility for a relocation incentive requires proof of a change in residence and an assignment at a worksite in a different geographic area greater than or equal to 50 miles from the prior worksite. Employees must sign a written service agreement completing a specified period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station. Recruitment and relocation incentives cannot be combined.

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)

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.
MAJOR DUTIES
GS-11:

• Utilize data systems or other strategies to acquire and prepare data for exploration or statistical analysis.
• Analyze data using exploratory techniques by leveraging statistical or programming languages or software packages.
• Communicate results of analyses using ready-made, basic data visualizations to novice end-users and stakeholders.

GS-12 (in addition to the above):

• Develop, implement, and utilize data systems or other strategies to acquire and prepare data for exploration or statistical analysis.
• Analyze and interpret data using exploratory and statistical techniques by producing and sharing analysis code developed with statistical or programming languages or software packages.
• Communicate results of analyses using data visualizations and other techniques to partners, stakeholders, and executives.

GS-13 (in addition to the above):

• Design and implement data collection strategies and conduct experimental design, including identifying appropriate populations and population sampling strategies.
• Explore data attributes and assess data quality using statistical software packages to develop recommendations and analytical plans based on business and mission requirements.
• Analyze and interpret complex data by identifying and applying appropriate advanced exploratory and statistical techniques and validating findings using an iterative approach.
• Provide scientific, statistical, and technical consultations about applicable best practices and new techniques.
• Present key findings and methodologies to partners, stakeholders, and executives.

GS-14 (in addition to the above):

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions to elicit business questions and requirements using a variety of techniques including design thinking and human-centered design.
• Identify opportunities for improving business and mission outcomes through the application of data science and analytics techniques.
• Model complex problem-sets to help discover insights and identify opportunities using statistical, algorithmic, and visualization techniques.
• Coordinate multifaceted research and analytic activities and develop novel or innovative solutions to complex problems.

QUALIFICATIONS & EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The five competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies:

• Advanced Mathematical Reasoning (Math, Stats, AI/ML)
• Algorithms
• Project Management
• Analytic Thinking
• Data Visualization

Positive Education Requirement
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.
A. Degree: Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science OR in a field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
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-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Utilizing existing and readily available data or systems for research purposes, exploration, statistical analysis, and visualization to communicate findings and methodologies, to novice users.
• Using statistical software (e.g., Python, Stata, and R) to analyze and interpret data through basic exploratory, mathematical, and statistical techniques, through use of statistical software (e.g., Python, Stata, R).
• Cleaning (i.e., removing defective data), manipulating (i.e., changing the data structure or contents), "munging" (i.e., making raw data useable) and sub-setting (i.e., shrinking a large database to benefit information storage) data for the purposes of analysis.
• Assisting in research studies or analytical projects to address a relevant problem.

GS-12: In addition to the above, the selectee will be:

• Analyzing and interpreting data using exploratory techniques.
• Communicating results of analyses using summary visualizations and tables.
• Cleaning, manipulating, "munging," and sub-setting data for the purposes of analysis.

GS-13: In addition to the above, the selectee will be:

• Designing and using advanced data collection strategies, tools, capabilities, and visualization products
• Developing novel ways to analyze and identify trends and patterns in data using advanced mathematical, statistical, and / or algorithmic techniques.
• Designing scientific procedures to determine the reliability, validity, and statistical confidence of studies and analyses.
• Serving as a technical and scientific consultant, and/or directing research studies or analytical projects to address a relevant problem.

GS-14: In addition to the above, the selectee will be:

• Designing and implementing novel data collection strategies, tools, capabilities, and visualization products through experimental design
• Directing multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, and multi-team research studies or analytical projects requiring the use of data science techniques (i.e., machine learning, statistical analysis, data visualization and data mining), to address a relevant problem.
• Serving as a subject matter expert to executive leadership and line-level managers on key decision points, making recommendations on operational and business matters, and providing analysis for decisions regarding key projects and processes.
• Serving as a representative for stakeholders to advance organizational goals and objectives.

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:

1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement

While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
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

• 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 may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau through reassignment or change to a 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 due to an organizational restructuring initiative, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere. Voluntarily leaving a position with a relocation incentive may result in loss of that incentive. Please notate that you have received an official notification letter within your application.
• 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.

a) Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Unacceptable."
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.
• 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.
• Current tax law may impact your transfer by making some of your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact 304-625-9337 (304-625-XFER) for information regarding taxable expenses.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS 12 level or higher, selected for a supervisory position at any grade level, or 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.