Special Agent – STEM Background with Engineering Focus

Job Overview

This position is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Leverage your STEM expertise, especially in engineering, to advance into a career as a Special Agent with the FBI. This opportunity not only allows you to utilize your current software development and technical skills but also challenges you to enhance your analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative capabilities while confronting national security threats.

Responsibilities

• Execute investigative operations into potential breaches of federal statutes involving cybersecurity and public safety.
• Employ sound judgment and adaptability to meet the complex demands of investigations.
• Develop and sustain cooperative relationships with a broad spectrum of law enforcement entities, including federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international agencies.
• Maintain physical fitness to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement duties.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Eligibility to obtain Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for investigative and operational needs.
• Must satisfy all FBI employment eligibility criteria.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited institution, preferably in engineering or a related scientific discipline. Degree verification through official transcripts is required.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $93,749 to $133,200 depending on base pay, locality adjustments, and availability pay.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a resume clearly outlining relevant experience with precise employment dates (limit two pages), college transcripts if education is relevant, and supporting veteran documentation if applicable (DD 214, SF-15, VA letters if applicable). Completion of all application sections and attachment of required documents is mandatory to proceed.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The FBI is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age over 40, sex, pregnancy status, disability, or any other non-merit-based factor.