Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Bureau of Industry and Security; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Industry and Security in Washington, DC seeks a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) to assess technologies, mitigate risks, and develop regulatory analyses. You will engage with interagency partners to resolve cases and contribute to policy discussions.

The role requires handling complex technical data, evaluating trade issues, and representing BIS in interagency meetings, with telework eligibility noted for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conducts studies of telecommunications, computer engineering and science, information security and cybersecurity, and related technical data to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
• Reviews regulatory or policy-related cases for precedent and resolutions, assisting in policy formulation and regulatory evaluation.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security


• Department: Department of Commerce


• Location: Washington, District of Columbia


• Hiring Path: Fed Transition


• Number of Openings: Many


• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This vacancy is for a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) in the Technology Advisory Division, Office of lnformation and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), Office of the Under Secretary (OUS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce.

Key Responsibilities

As a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will perform the following duties: Conducts studies of telecommunications, computer engineering and science, information security and cybersecurity, and related technical data in terms of their potential for technology vulnerabilities and evaluates technical data to identify effective mitigation techniques and strategies.

Develops and formulates, with general guidance from senior officials, regulatory policy, evaluation of trade, including imports or exports, and remediation of technical and policy disputes between interested parties. Reviews prior regulatory or policy-related cases for precedent history, approvals, and denials. Resolves outstanding interagency issues, rarely involving senior Departmental officials.

Prepares technical analysis papers for escalation to interagency committees and provides information and analysis of cases to interagency parties. Represents the Office and the Department's position at interagency meetings. Serves as the Office liaison with industries on importation, acquisition or uses related to technology and services under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce. Integrates U.S.

industry's economic/regulatory concerns into the Department's regulations.

Addresses complex and detailed questions from varying audiences to include peers, representatives from federal agencies or professional organizations or industries, and the general public, utilizing engineer skills and risk mitigation mechanisms gleaned from similar regulatory bodies including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) GS-0854-14, Full Performance Level, GS-14, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements & Education

See the Qualifications Section, above. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.

You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

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. 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.