Computer Scientist (Super Intelligence)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking qualified candidates for a federal program analysis and evaluation role within the Office of Human Resources Management, Directorate of Program Analysis and Evaluation, Business Process Solutions Division, with locations in Washington, DC; Indianapolis, IN; and Minneapolis, MN.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and GS-14 level experience, focusing on designing, developing, and evaluating computer

Job description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate, Business Process Solutions Division located in:

• Indianapolis, IN
• Minneapolis, MN
• Washington, D.C.

Basic Requirement: You must provide supporting documentation in your application to show you meet the basic requirement below.

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.

Experience GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Designing, developing, and evaluating computer systems, software applications, algorithms, or data-driven tools to solve complex technical, operational, or business problems.
• Developing workflows, models, applications, or system processes that improve, automate, or control complex technical, operational, or data management functions.
• Applying computer science principles to build, test, integrate, and maintain software systems, databases, applications, or technology platforms.
• Implementing emerging technologies, advanced analytics, automation tools, or system enhancements to improve performance, reliability, scalability, and user functionality.
• Designing and maintaining data pipelines, software integrations, technical documentation, system controls, or governance processes that support reliable technology operations.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 10/23/2026.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers

Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:

• Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
• A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
• Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
• Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government

Probationary Period:

All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.