Computer Scientist Cybersecurity

Internal Revenue Service; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigations Division in the DC area seeks professionals for CI Advanced Analytics & Innovation Cyber & Forensic Services. The role emphasizes analytical, statistical, and computer science foundations, with federal experience not required.

Applicants should meet basic CS/statistics/calculus education requirements and demonstrate the ability to apply specialized experience at GS-14 level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a degree with 30 semester hours in math, statistics, and CS.
• At least 15 of 30 semester hours must include calculus.
• All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Specialized experience required for GS-14 level as described.
• Apply analytical and cyber/forensic skills within the CI division.
• Review qualifications and eligibility in accordance with federal job standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Calculus and statistics coursework (15+ hours)

Accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Job description

WHAT IS THE CRIMINIAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Position(s) are to be filled

CI Advanced Analytics & Innovation Cyber & Forensic Services (DC area only)

Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Qualifications:

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
• At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.
• All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Evaluation of Education: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
• At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.
• All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:

In addition to meeting basic requirements, to be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of