Special Agent: Math/Data for National Security

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

Job summary

The FBI in the United States invites applicants with strong mathematics or data-analysis backgrounds to become special agents. Your career will focus on how you think, analyze, and act in moments that impact national security, including cyber, fraud, and terrorism investigations.

You will leverage analytical skills to identify patterns and support investigations that protect public safety. This role emphasizes critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration across agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in mathematics or related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field

Job description

The FBI in the United States invites applicants with strong mathematics or data-analysis backgrounds to become special agents. Your career will focus on how you think, analyze, and act in moments that impact national security, including cyber, fraud, and terrorism investigations.

You will leverage analytical skills to identify patterns and support investigations that protect public safety. This role emphasizes critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration across agencies.