FBI Special Agent — Physical Sciences Expert

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks individuals to join as special agents who think, analyze, and act in moments that impact national security. Your physical sciences background will help you identify patterns, analyze data, and support investigations in cyber, fraud, and public safety domains.

This transition expands how your expertise is applied, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration across agencies while offering professional growth, competitive compensation, and

Qualifications

• Must possess analytical thinking and data-analysis capabilities as described in the posting.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex information.
• Education must include a bachelor’s degree or higher in physical sciences or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws and cybersecurity.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility to meet investigative demands.
• Create and maintain liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international agencies.
• Maintain fitness levels required to perform law enforcement duties.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in physical sciences or related field

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks individuals to join as special agents who think, analyze, and act in moments that impact national security. Your physical sciences background will help you identify patterns, analyze data, and support investigations in cyber, fraud, and public safety domains.

This transition expands how your expertise is applied, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration across agencies while offering professional growth, competitive compensation, and