Data & Math Specialist — Special Agent for National Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks individuals with strong mathematics and data-analysis backgrounds for the Special Agent career track. You will apply analytical thinking to investigations, assess patterns in large data sets, and support cybersecurity, fraud, and public safety efforts while operating across diverse agencies.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance, and willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Must meet FBI Employment Eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of federal law violations, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (preferably mathematics)

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks individuals with strong mathematics and data-analysis backgrounds for the Special Agent career track. You will apply analytical thinking to investigations, assess patterns in large data sets, and support cybersecurity, fraud, and public safety efforts while operating across diverse agencies.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance, and willing to travel.