Computer Scientist Cybersecurity
Job Location:
Homewood, AL - USA
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Job Summary
WHAT IS THE CRIMINIAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
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REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
- As a senior expert and consultant to top agency management officials the employee advises on highly complex issues studies research and analysis projects. Work includes the development or extension of new theories principles concepts in the design development and maintenance of specialized information systems and advising other IT experts throughout Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and in other agencies on a variety of issues and situations that involve applying or adapting new theories concepts principles standards methods or practices that are developed by the employee or result from the employees leadership.
- Provides professional leadership and direction in the conceptual design formulation and development of major prototype and developmental systems or in making extensive modifications and upgrades to existing systems considering changing requirements and interfaces advances in technology and evolving standards in coordination with the IT Enterprise Services Office.
- Conducts research into areas of great importance significance and difficulty such as artificial intelligence including the application of computers to solve problems and to understand the principles of human intelligence.
- Consults and collaborates with other national/international experts from industry and other governments to develop policies and direction; represents IRS-CI and the U.S. in national and international technical committees and consortia as a speaker and/or participant; and will primarily assist the Cyber Crimes Section as well as the Cyber Crime Support Unit to provide guidance direction and expertise in the areas of dark web monitoring social media research and virtual currency analysis.
- Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
- Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- Drug Test - Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so.
- Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS OR ADDTIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS
- Demonstrated professional competence in applying the theoretical foundations of computer science including the design development and application of computer systems and architectures artificial intelligence natural language processing deep learning data ingestion normalization and ontologies.
- Applying software exploitation techniques cryptanalysis or blockchain technology.
- Interpreting and applying relevant mathematical and statistical sciences.
- Working complex assignments in research acquisition design development and maintenance of information systems for identifying and tracing movements in cryptocurrency deanonymization of online actors identifying suspicious activity or analyzing and organizing large volumes of unstructured data.
- Leading projects to design acquire and implement major prototype and developmental systems.
- Making extensive modifications and upgrades to existing systems taking into account changing requirements and interfaces advances in technology and evolving standards.
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You must also meet the following requirements:
- MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old or at least 16 years old and have:
- Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
- Completed a formal vocational training program; or
- Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPMs Qualifications Standards.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3 Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).
Suitability Requirements:
- Prior IRS Employment - Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior conduct with the Service. The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 26 U.S. Code 7804 prohibits the IRS from rehiring certain former employees who were removed from service.
- Tax Check - Must undergo a review of income tax verification. To check the status of your tax record go to: ( If you are not in compliance you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
- Fingerprint/Criminal History Check - This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g. arrests charges convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and ().
- In the event that a building is closed due to rent management new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
- Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies.
- Alternative work schedule staggered work hours may be available.
- The position for Cyber & Forensic Services will be located in the DC area.
- Salary: General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
