Job Opening: 67622 Opening Date: September 21, 2026
Closing Date: October, 05, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title IT Specialist
Full Performance Level GS-14
Division Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division
Location Clarksburg, WV
Working Hours May vary based on the needs of the Division
Job Type Full Time/Permanent
Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens
Number of Positions Available Multiple
Questions Email:
[email protected] and
[email protected] Salary GS-9: $68,545.00 - $89,114.00
GS-11: $75,278.00 - $97,867.00
GS-12: $89,508.00 - $116,362.00
GS-13: $106,437.00 - $138,370.00
To attract and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to 20% or, for eligible current federal employees, a relocation incentive of up to15%. 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 U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
- Some travel may be required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is sedentary. No special physical demands are required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is performed in a typical office setting. Special safety precautions are not required.
MAJOR DUTIES - Engineer, deploy, and maintain enterprise IT systems and applications
- Develop software, automation tools, APIs, and integrations using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#
- Apply AI/ML technologies to support analytics, automation, and system optimization
- Support cloud and hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, FBI approved environments)
- Perform systems analysis, troubleshooting, security compliance, and risk assessments
- Implement DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system engineers, cybersecurity specialists, data architects, and program managers and provide technical guidance
QUALIFICATIONS AND 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 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 - Customer Service
- Information Management
- Technology Awareness
- Problem Solving/Judgement
- Information Systems/Network Security
Specialized Experience (SE) GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 level. SE is defined as follows:
- Provided IT support for hardware, software, or network issues and resolving routine technical problems.
- Utilized scripts or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to streamline operation
- Analyzed work process and performed maintenance in assigned areas that are of limited scope and difficulty
GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 level. SE is defined as follows:
- Configured, and troubleshot IT systems, applications, or networks and implemented IT security controls such as patching, access management, or endpoint protection
- Utilized AI/Machine learning or automation scripts, tools, or workflows (e.g., PowerShell, Python, API integrations, data driven applications)
- Assisted in developing and coding simple scripts, or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to streamline operations
- Updated technical processes, standards, or documentation to support IT operations
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 level. SE is defined as follows:
- Performed advanced troubleshooting related to performance, integration, data integrity, or system architecture
- Assisted with the development of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure coding, AI/Machine Learning innovation or Agile methodologies
- Created and updated technical and procedural information in writing to provide IT system guidance or recommendations to other IT professionals
GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 level. SE is defined as follows:
- Performed advanced troubleshooting related to performance, integration, data integrity, or system architecture
- Produced technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, design documents, and deployment guides
- Developed processes such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure coding, AI/Machine Learning innovation or Agile methodologies
- Provided advice or reports to management regarding technical issues which pertain to the planning, developing, implementing, operating and maintaining of the organization's IT systems
Desired Skills Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are:
- Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing frameworks.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and development environments
- Experience with large scale data processing, APIs, containerization, orchestration, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code, and secure software development lifecycle
Education All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
GS-12 & GS-13: Education
may not be substituted for SE at these grades.
Degrees must be in one of the following fields: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. 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.
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
- Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
- 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
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.
