Job Opening: 50260
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: 5/15/24 Closing Date: 6/17/24 11:59 p.m. (EST). Questions regarding this opening should be directed to rlwhite@fbi.gov
Job Summary. Position: Data Analyst, GS-7/9/11/12/13. Division: Multiple. Location: Multiple.
Please ensure to update your top (3) location preferences under the "Federal Preferences" tab in your application prior to submission. If you request consideration for the position within your current field office/division, please select it among your top (3) location preferences. If you only express interest in (1) office/division, then select that one for all (3) of your choices. Consideration will only be granted for the locations you've selected. Selections from this job announcement will be used for future vacancies; therefore, you are encouraged to select your top (3) from any of the (56) locations. We will review your application only if vacancies exist among your top (3) choices. Due to the fluidity of vacancies, there is no guarantee which field office/division will have vacancies within the time frame of this job posting.
Working Hours: Varies based on operational needs.
The following are base salaries only. If selected, your pay will depend upon your chosen work location.
Salary: GS-7: $41,966.00 - $54,557.00. GS-9: $51,332.00 - $66,731.00. GS-11: $62,107.00 - $80,737.00. GS-12: $74,441.00 - $96,770.00. GS-13: $88,520.00 - $115,079.00
Full Performance Level: GS-13. Number of Positions Available: Multiple. Duration: Full Time/Permanent
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.
Available Incentives: Due to the high demand for skilled candidates to fill these positions across the FBI, selectees may be eligible for a relocation bonus. Eligibility for this bonus, is contingent upon proof of change in residency. Prior to receiving a relocation bonus, the selectee must sign a written agreement, which obligates working a specific period of time at their new duty station.
Key Requirements Must be a current, permanent FBI employee. Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance. Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Major Duties
GS-7:

• Assist in the planning, development and administration of data for the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data.
• Assist in the design and completion of analytics for data projects involving basic and varied subject matter.
• Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods with supervision and guidance.
• Employ programming languages at a basic level, to normalize, manipulate, and enrich datasets, which includes composing scripts to automate recurring/continuous manual data processes, affecting multiple squads and/or programs.
• Utilize various methodologies with guidance and instruction to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for data application in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Present simple visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

GS-9: In addition to the above, the selectee will:

• Plan, develop and administer the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning and retrieval of data for basic and straightforward projects.
• Design and complete analytics for basic data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Utilize various methodologies with guidance to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for data application in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Develop and present visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

GS-11: In addition to the above, the selectee will:

• Plan, develop, and administer the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data for projects ranging from basic to intermediate complexity.
• Design and complete analytics for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods.
• Utilize various methodologies to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for application of data in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Develop and present a wide range of visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

GS-12: In addition to the above, the selectee will:

• Plan, develop, and administer the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data for complex projects.
• Design and complete analytics with expertise and precision, for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Employ programming languages at an expert level, to normalize, manipulate, and enrich datasets, which includes composing scripts to automate recurring/continuous manual data processes, affecting multiple squads and/or programs.

GS-13: In addition to the above, the selectee will:

• Lead and coordinate the planning, development, and administration of data for the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data for complex projects.
• Lead and coordinate the design and development of analytics for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods, serving in an advisory capacity at times.
• Develop and present a wide range of complex visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

Qualifications and Evaluations. 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 and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Advanced Mathematical Reasoning
• Analytic Thinking
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Interpersonal Ability
• Problem Solving/Judgement
• Technology Application

Selective Placement Factor (SPF): In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following SPF question. All qualifying experience MUST be provided within your RESUME to be considered.
Applicants must have experience using one or more programming languages. Your resume must indicate details regarding this experience.
In addition to the SPF, please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.
Specialized Experience (SE): 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.
GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
Collected information for use in formal presentations.
Provided oral and written communication related to data analysis
Assisted in reading, interpreting, modifying, and executing basic scripts.
GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
In addition to the above, the selectee:
Assisted in the preparation of briefings and presentations, which may include visualization of data into tables, charts, diagrams, or other graphics.
Assisted in determining customer needs regarding requirements and automation.
Assisted in data preprocessing, including, data cleansing, deduplication (eliminating duplicate copies of repeating data), and normalization.
Assessed data quality and validity, before altering datasets or performing data analysis.
Read, interpreted, modified and executed basic scripts.
GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
In addition to the above, the selectee:
Assisted in the design of data analytics and data warehousing systems.
Identified and communicated trends and patterns to identify information gaps and anomalies from various sources.
Wrote basic scripts to normalize, manipulate and enrich datasets.
Stored and retrieved information, applied sorting theories, and conducted data sampling.
Participated in the planning and preparation of briefings and presentations, which may include visualization of data into tables, charts, diagrams, or other graphics.
Collected, organized, analyzed and disseminated information.
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
In addition to the above, the selectee:

• Determined customer needs regarding requirements and automation.
• Planned, prepared, and presented briefings and presentations, which may include visualization of data into tables, charts, diagrams, or other graphics.
• Participated in the design of data analytics and data warehousing systems.
• Collected, organized, analyzed, and disseminated information.
• Designed, wrote and executed scripts to automate recurring or continuous manual data processes.
• Acquired, evaluated and prepared data for modeling and simulations.

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
In addition to the above, the selectee:

• Retrieved, analyzed, and provided recommendations on data usage from various sources.
• Provided recommendations on the modification and implementation of data collection methods including the integration of new technologies (e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence).
• Developed specialized plans to obtain desired information from available datasets; assessing the information available and identifying appropriate technologies and methodologies to apply.
• Utilized scripting language to automate manual data processes; developing and customizing scripts to address unique scenarios.
• Communicated with customers to establish data needs, and utilized presentations, visualizations, charts, diagrams, to illustrate data analysis results.

Education. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.
GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
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:

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable) :
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (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.
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

• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. 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.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select at any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. ( if applicable )
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein 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 lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.
• 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.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses MAY be borne by the FBI. Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location. ( if applicable )
• Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact HQ_DIV12_Online_Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.
• Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a 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 (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. 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."
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 Request
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability 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 REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.
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.
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.

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