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Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc)
Unspecified
Unspecified
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Who May Apply
Open to ALL U.S. Citizens
NOTE: CURRENT PERMANENT FBI EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY FOR THIS JOB THROUGH RISE, Announcement Number RISE-JOB-25-001471 for FBI Professional Staff. Applications will not be accepted from outside of the area of consideration.
This opening is available for application until 8/08/2025
Job Summary
Position: Senior Physical Scientist
Section: Cyber Operations Section
Division: Operational Technology Division
Location: Quantico, VA
Working Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. (Flexible)
Salary: $150,160 to $212,088
Promotional Potential: none
Limited Cost Transfer may be offered with non-continuous service transfers.
Cost Transfer may be offered with continuous service transfers.
Travel Required - some domestic travel may be required
This position does not allow for remote or telework options.
Key Requirements
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret -SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required
The Mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Public Service is a public trust. For the FBI, this means that the public has committed to our care the safety of our Nation and the defense of our Constitution. To sustain that trust and to meet our resulting obligations, we must adhere strictly to our core values of: Rigorous obedience to the Constitution, Respect, Compassion, Fairness, Integrity, Accountability, Leadership, and Diversity.
Major Duties
This position serves as the SL technical expert, advisor, and consultant to OTD's executive management concerning all facets of the FBI's Electronic Surveillance Computer Network Operations (CNO) Program, including Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and Vehicle Network Exploitation (VNE), and provides technical advice and direction on the development of CNO strategies, projects, policies, and programs in support of lawfully authorized CNO electronic surveillance activities. The position requires high-level analysis of unique, complex issues within the CNO framework to develop innovative and original solutions, and advise executives on critical development and implementation issues, ensuring that all reasonable solutions are pursued, and technical readiness is maintained.
The SL will participate in substantial liaison efforts within the Intelligence Community (IC) to coordinate to the maximum extent possible development and deployment opportunities as well as the sharing or acquisition of tools between the FBI/OTD and relevant IC members.
The SL will identify, define, analyze, and research potential Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) for on-net operations. The SL will investigate or research other TTPs to evaluate concepts, implementation methods, diversification schemes, and/or encryption advances that could impact lawful electronic surveillance collections.
The SL will serve as an FBI expert/technical consultant and liaison for lawful electronic surveillance operations methodologies, liabilities, and governance. The SL will prepare and present highly technical briefings to executives on complex/controversial CNO topics.
The SL will mentor, teach, and advise other technical leaders and personnel in the development of innovative CNO tools, techniques, and methodologies while contributing to the growth of the FBI institutional knowledge through documenting and teaching. In addition, this SL will be expected to identify CNO trends, techniques, and methods that may potentially impact operations to assess risk and preemptively develop solutions.
Successful candidates will possess five years of experience in the field of network access and analysis principles, methods, and CNO techniques; international and national telecommunications systems or networks and analysis of metadata and/or artifacts; and researching industry technology trends to develop and implement methodologies and strategies that maximize the success of CNOs. Also required is knowledge in software development, signature diversity, software reverse engineering, and encryption methodologies.
A technical degree with extensive experience in CNO, CNE, and/or VNE capabilities; testing, evaluation, and validation of those capabilities; and the integration of those capabilities into collection platforms are preferred. 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.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Candidates for this position should possess a record of accomplishments which demonstrate exceptional interpersonal leadership/responsibilities, project program/management, leading innovation, and business results skills.
Candidate must have one year equivalent experience at the GS-14 or GS-15 level to be considered.
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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.
Senior Level Core Qualifications:
Please ensure you respond to each of the competencies. Failure to respond to the competencies will not allow you to submit your application.
1. Project/Program Management - exceptional ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; identify problems and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
2. Interpersonal Leadership/Responsibilities - proven leadership ability to work with others to achieve goals; use customer input to inform quality products and services; influence, motivate, and challenge others.
3. Leading Innovation - exceptional ability to adapt behaviors or work methods in response to new information; formulate effective strategies consistent with the business processes and in line with the organization goals in a global environment.
4. Business Results - exceptional ability to focus on measurable outputs and outcomes that are aligned to the organization goals and objectives, and/or program and policy objectives.
How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Step 1. Establish an applicant account on the FBIJobs website by clicking Apply Now and then Register Now or login using your existing applicant account.
Step 2. Paste your text resume in the space provided, upload a new resume or use a resume you have applied with previously.
Step 3. Complete your applicant profile if establishing your account for the first time.
Step 4. Complete the assessment questionnaire.
Step 5. ATTACH YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FIVE COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS SECTION.
Step 6. Complete the application sections requested and submit your application
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
Your resume Other supporting documents: College transcript(s) Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (only former Federal employees) Most recent Performance Appraisal. Please Note: This applies to current federal employees.
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.
Benefits
The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:
Additional Information
You must respond to the COMPETENCY QUESTIONS in your application . Failure to provide a response will preclude you from submitting your application. Following submission, additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment and will be processed in the order it was received.
THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS ONLY FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR ANY QUESTIONS UNRELATED TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS. SHOULD ANY APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, THEY WILL NOT BE FORWARDED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE HIRING PROCESS.
The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
The selectee with the exception of current FBI SL employees, will be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period as a condition of retaining an SL appointment in the FBI.
New Federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period. The probationary periods will be served concurrently.
Veteran's preference does not apply to SL.
Selectees are also required to complete a financial disclosure report, OGE-278e, within 30 days of official appointment.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
Policy has been implemented that requires support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months.
This opening is available for application unt il 8/08/2025
and include the job opening ID in the subject line.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Open to ALL U.S. Citizens
NOTE: CURRENT PERMANENT FBI EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY FOR THIS JOB THROUGH RISE, Announcement Number RISE-JOB-25-001471 for FBI Professional Staff. Applications will not be accepted from outside of the area of consideration.
This opening is available for application until 8/08/2025
Job Summary
Position: Senior Physical Scientist
Section: Cyber Operations Section
Division: Operational Technology Division
Location: Quantico, VA
Working Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. (Flexible)
Salary: $150,160 to $212,088
Promotional Potential: none
Limited Cost Transfer may be offered with non-continuous service transfers.
Cost Transfer may be offered with continuous service transfers.
Travel Required - some domestic travel may be required
This position does not allow for remote or telework options.
Key Requirements
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret -SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required
The Mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Public Service is a public trust. For the FBI, this means that the public has committed to our care the safety of our Nation and the defense of our Constitution. To sustain that trust and to meet our resulting obligations, we must adhere strictly to our core values of: Rigorous obedience to the Constitution, Respect, Compassion, Fairness, Integrity, Accountability, Leadership, and Diversity.
Major Duties
This position serves as the SL technical expert, advisor, and consultant to OTD's executive management concerning all facets of the FBI's Electronic Surveillance Computer Network Operations (CNO) Program, including Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and Vehicle Network Exploitation (VNE), and provides technical advice and direction on the development of CNO strategies, projects, policies, and programs in support of lawfully authorized CNO electronic surveillance activities. The position requires high-level analysis of unique, complex issues within the CNO framework to develop innovative and original solutions, and advise executives on critical development and implementation issues, ensuring that all reasonable solutions are pursued, and technical readiness is maintained.
The SL will participate in substantial liaison efforts within the Intelligence Community (IC) to coordinate to the maximum extent possible development and deployment opportunities as well as the sharing or acquisition of tools between the FBI/OTD and relevant IC members.
The SL will identify, define, analyze, and research potential Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) for on-net operations. The SL will investigate or research other TTPs to evaluate concepts, implementation methods, diversification schemes, and/or encryption advances that could impact lawful electronic surveillance collections.
The SL will serve as an FBI expert/technical consultant and liaison for lawful electronic surveillance operations methodologies, liabilities, and governance. The SL will prepare and present highly technical briefings to executives on complex/controversial CNO topics.
The SL will mentor, teach, and advise other technical leaders and personnel in the development of innovative CNO tools, techniques, and methodologies while contributing to the growth of the FBI institutional knowledge through documenting and teaching. In addition, this SL will be expected to identify CNO trends, techniques, and methods that may potentially impact operations to assess risk and preemptively develop solutions.
Successful candidates will possess five years of experience in the field of network access and analysis principles, methods, and CNO techniques; international and national telecommunications systems or networks and analysis of metadata and/or artifacts; and researching industry technology trends to develop and implement methodologies and strategies that maximize the success of CNOs. Also required is knowledge in software development, signature diversity, software reverse engineering, and encryption methodologies.
A technical degree with extensive experience in CNO, CNE, and/or VNE capabilities; testing, evaluation, and validation of those capabilities; and the integration of those capabilities into collection platforms are preferred. 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.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Candidates for this position should possess a record of accomplishments which demonstrate exceptional interpersonal leadership/responsibilities, project program/management, leading innovation, and business results skills.
Candidate must have one year equivalent experience at the GS-14 or GS-15 level to be considered.
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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.
Senior Level Core Qualifications:
Please ensure you respond to each of the competencies. Failure to respond to the competencies will not allow you to submit your application.
1. Project/Program Management - exceptional ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; identify problems and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
2. Interpersonal Leadership/Responsibilities - proven leadership ability to work with others to achieve goals; use customer input to inform quality products and services; influence, motivate, and challenge others.
3. Leading Innovation - exceptional ability to adapt behaviors or work methods in response to new information; formulate effective strategies consistent with the business processes and in line with the organization goals in a global environment.
4. Business Results - exceptional ability to focus on measurable outputs and outcomes that are aligned to the organization goals and objectives, and/or program and policy objectives.
How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Step 1. Establish an applicant account on the FBIJobs website by clicking Apply Now and then Register Now or login using your existing applicant account.
Step 2. Paste your text resume in the space provided, upload a new resume or use a resume you have applied with previously.
Step 3. Complete your applicant profile if establishing your account for the first time.
Step 4. Complete the assessment questionnaire.
Step 5. ATTACH YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FIVE COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS SECTION.
Step 6. Complete the application sections requested and submit your application
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
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.
Benefits
The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:
Additional Information
You must respond to the COMPETENCY QUESTIONS in your application . Failure to provide a response will preclude you from submitting your application. Following submission, additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment and will be processed in the order it was received.
THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS ONLY FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR ANY QUESTIONS UNRELATED TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS. SHOULD ANY APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, THEY WILL NOT BE FORWARDED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE HIRING PROCESS.
The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
The selectee with the exception of current FBI SL employees, will be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period as a condition of retaining an SL appointment in the FBI.
New Federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period. The probationary periods will be served concurrently.
Veteran's preference does not apply to SL.
Selectees are also required to complete a financial disclosure report, OGE-278e, within 30 days of official appointment.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
Policy has been implemented that requires support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months.
This opening is available for application unt il 8/08/2025
and include the job opening ID in the subject line.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
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