Job Opening: 67484 Opening Date: September 2, 2026
Closing Date: September 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Job Title DATA SCIENTIST, GS-13/14
Full Performance Level GS-14
Division Directorate of Intelligence (DI)
Unit Global Collection Analysis Unit (GCAU)
Location Washington, DC
Working Hours 8:00AM - 4:30 PM
Job Type Full Time/Permanent
Who May Apply Current, permanent FBI employees
Number of Positions Available 1
Questions Email: Robert White.
[email protected] Salary GS-13: $121,785.00 - $158,322.00
GS-14: $143,913.00 - $187,093.00
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. UNIT DESCRIPTION GCAU is the FBI's pioneering unit dedicated to enterprise-wide collection analysis to contextualize corporate intelligence collection and dissemination, with the mission of informing the most effective planning and direction of intelligence collection resources toward organizational mission priorities. GCAU applies data-based approaches to understanding the FBI's intelligence collection posture across threats and programs. GCAU deploys a variety of technical solutions ranging from but not limited to; software development, data collection/exploitation, data ingestion, computer science, AI/ML, data science, data analytics and visualizations, commercial-off-the-shelf/Government-off-the-shelfs (COTS/GOTS) tools, cloud integration, exploitation tools and methods to modernize and proliferate data-based collection analysis methodologies across the organization.
KEY REQUIREMENTS - Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
- Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
- Some travel may be required
- 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. (if applicable)
MAJOR DUTIES GS-13: • Create technical solutions from FBIHQ and Field Office requirements to deploy tools for timely data aggregation, analysis, and visualization of intelligence collection information.
• Provide guidance and customer support to FBIHQ and Field Office users as needed.
• Collaborate with FBI stakeholders, members of the intelligence community, and foreign partners, to stay abreast of industry trends and needs.
• Evaluate large datasets based upon the application of mathematical tools, models, methods and techniques, with limited guidance.
• Perform data acquisition, processing and measurement to collect research data.
• Analyzeand interpretcomplex data by identifying and applying appropriate advanced exploratory and statistical techniques, and validating findings using an iterative approach.
• Providescientific, statistical, and technical consultations about the best applicable practices and new techniques, then present key findings to partners, stakeholders and executives.
• Determine project specifications to bridge the gap between users and requirements, technical implementation, and executive management direction, to deliver a robust final product.
GS-14: In addition to the above, the selectee will:
• Innovate ways to evaluate large datasets based upon the application of mathematical tools, models, methods and techniques, with limited guidance.
• Innovate ways to perform data acquisition, processing and measurement to collect research data.
• Modelcomplex problem-sets to help discover insights and identify opportunities using statistical, algorithmic, and visualization techniques.
• Provide architectural guidance of multi-discipline, innovative solutions (i.e. data analytics, data science, computer science, software, hardware, networking, ML, AI, cloud integration, etc.).
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 first five competencies/The 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-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
• Evaluating large amounts of data by applying mathematical tools, models, methods and techniques.
• Developing research designs and methodologies.
• Teaching computers to recognize patterns, make decisions or solve complex problems based on information.
GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
In addition to the above, the selectee will be:
• Leading and implementing AI/ML in the FBI
• Modeling real-world problems and applying probability theory and statistical analysis to models and research data.
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:
- 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.
- 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. (if applicable)
- 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.
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.
