This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As a Computer Scientist, 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 with regards to computer and network security, you will produce creative, innovative, and elegant solutions to some of the toughest challenges.
Specialized Experience (SE): GS 07: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 05 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Used existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assisted with implementation of custom tools, techniques, and procedures used to address unique investigative situations. Provided basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative, operational, liaison, and/or outreach activity. Assisted in drafting documents on basic technical and other professional matters. GS 09: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 07 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Troubleshot and modified as needed existing tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assisted with the development of custom tools and methods to identify, analyze, and preserve digital evidence. Assisted in drafting documents on more advanced technical matters. GS 11: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 09 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assisted others with basic system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security. Used, troubleshot, and modified existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assisted with the development and implementation of custom tools and methods. Provided basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches, and other investigative and operation activity. Drafted documents on basic technical and other professional matters, and assisted in drafting documents on advanced matters. Assisted in coordinating with the private sector and other divisions. GS 12: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performed basic computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security and assists others on more complex matters. Used, troubleshot, and modified existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Developed and implemented basic custom tools. Provided technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity. Drafted documents on technical and other professional matters, and assisted in drafting documents on advanced matters. Performed liaison and outreach. GS 13: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performed advanced computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security, and assisted others on more complex matters. Used, troubleshot, and modified existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Identified, developed, vetted, and implemented new tools and methods. Provided advanced technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity. Coordinated with the private sector and other divisions to lead in the resolution of technical and other relevant issues. Acted as a subject matter expert, and testifies as such in court. Remained current with major new advances in cyber and technology topics and provided guidance, tools, and methods on addressing these advances at the National level.
Performs system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security. Develops and implements custom tools and methods, and uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing tools and methods to identify, isolate, preserve, and analyze digital data. Identifies, vets, and implements new tools and methods. Develops and uses basic computing environments for analysis. Provides technical assistance in conducting interviews, searches, and other investigative and operational activity; performs liaison and outreach. Testifies in court. Drafts documents on technical and other professional matters in varying degrees of difficulty and at the appropriate technical level. Stays current with major new advances in relevant technology-related topics; provides guidance on tools and methods related to these advances. Coordinates with private sector and other divisions to resolve technical and other relevant issues.