This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:
- Appointing organization (FBI)
- Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
- Same or higher grade
- Duty location (city or state)
- Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)
Job Opening: 66131
Opening Date: July 15, 2026
Closing Date: July 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title IT Specialist
Full Performance Level GS-14
Division Directorate of Intelligence
Unit Analysis Technology Unit
Location Huntsville, AL
Washington D.C.
Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Flexible)
Job Type Full Time/Permanent
Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens
Number of Positions Available 1
Questions Email: FBI_HQStaffing@fbi.gov
Salary HSV GS-14 $130,987.00 - $170,289.00
DC GS-14 $143,913.00 - $187,093.00
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.
JOB SUMMARY
The mission of the Analysis Technology Unit (ATU) is to integrate analysis technology into FBI daily operations. ATU focuses on developing analysis technology expertise across the FBI through training and providing assistance to FBI field offices and headquarters divisions. ATU manages the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Program, including enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
- Some travel may be required
MAJOR DUTIES
• Serve as a senior specialist and/or project manager (i.e., for projects of fixed duration or requiring a very limited number of team members), as required. In this capacity, act as a technical consultant addressing the most complex advanced systems projects as well as critical problems which confront the FBI in the realm of information technology (IT).
• Identify, define, forecast, analyze, conceptualize, articulate, research, maintain, and/or implement the information systems and architecture to suit various needs throughout the FBI in administrative, technical, scientific, investigative, and other widely diversified subject-matter activities.
• Conduct research to obtain knowledge regarding state-of-the-art IT equipment and operating procedures; initiate and coordinate testing of IT technologies which are often state-of-the-art; assess hardware and software capabilities associated with the applicability of such systems.
• Analyze and determine the impact of automation efforts on current policies and operational practices to determine applicability and sufficiency under existing and evolving long-range automation strategy of the FBI
• Execute, coordinate, and monitor testing and implementation plans; conduct post implementation evaluations of IT systems to determine performance
• Develop close contact and working relationships with personnel in various functional activities throughout the FBI to effectively carry out and coordinate necessary activities
• Participate in contractor design of systems; and, set criteria and lead evaluations of systems and products.
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
- Communication
- Problem Solving/Judgment
Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
- Providing guidance and obtaining cooperative support to complete IT projects, goals, and initiative
- Diagnosing and resolving IT system problems by analyzing a variety of conditions regarding hardware, software, and networks.
- Gathering stakeholder requirements and translating requirements into technical actions and solutions.
Desired Skills
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are:
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining GIS software and databases.
• Administering systems on cloud computing platforms.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server environments.
• Creating GIS tools and processes using Python or other programming languages
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
- Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
- Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
- The month/year work began
Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
- Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 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 principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
- 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.
- Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
- If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
- The probationary periods will be served concurrently.
Veterans' Preference
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Benefits
The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website .
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