Summary
The FBI is recruiting a Vulnerability Researcher and Developer to support mission critical cyber operations. As a Vulnerability Researcher and Developer, you will specialize in the design, development, integration, and deployment of cutting edge tools and systems to support cyber operations and intelligence activities. Leveraging advanced knowledge and tradecraft you will produce creative, innovative, and elegant solutions to some of the toughest challenges.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
- Serve as a member of software development teams on problems of diverse scope and execute difficult development assignments including design of the conceptual approach, coding and debugging.
- Drive critical engineering programs and turn user needs into successful development and production programs.
- Analyze requirements propose solutions, conduct engineering analysis, manage development activities and transition systems to full operation.
- Design, development, integration, and deployment of cutting edge tools, techniques, and systems to support Computer Network Operations.
- Serve as project manager with responsibility of providing technical direction, administrative and other project responsibilities for the development of software in support of Computer Network Operations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
- Some travel (5%) is required between Quantico, VA and locations in the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area
- Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information
Qualifications
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:
- Experience in computer science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
- Experience in reverse engineering software/firmware.
- Experience in analyzing requirements and conducting engineering analysis.
- Experience in and knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art tools and techniques in support of Computer Network Operations.
- Experience in project management, system engineering and software development.
- Experience in the following: operating system internals and/or device driver development on Windows, Android, MAC, iOS, or OS platforms.
Education
Basic Education Requirement: Degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have been in any combination of mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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:
- Algorithms
- Innovative Thinking
- Interpersonal Ability
- Software Development/Software Engineering
- Technology Application
Required Documents
- 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
- Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
- Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
- 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
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for the Vulnerability Researcher and Developer position, please click here.
The official title of this position is Computer Scientist.
Next steps
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.
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