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Summary
DST Data Engineers provide technical and subject matter expertise to process raw data, analyze data sets, solve complex problems, and develop/implement capabilities to advance CIA's mission objectives.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
10/30/2024 to 09/30/2025
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Salary
$72,030 - $170,800 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 15
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">Yes</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
24-12188549-7238/THD
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Control number
757695300
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Duties
As a DST Data Engineer at CIA, you will enable the Agency to analyze, process and deliver data products critical to intelligence collection activities against our nation's highest priority threats in a global environment that is often hostile, fast paced, and technologically savvy. Using the latest techniques and cutting-edge capabilities, DST Data Engineers analyze and process large collection-related datasets according to organizational priorities. DST Data Engineers also evaluate technical and scientific data in order to provide timely insights that inform technical operations and development activities to maximize intelligence collection strategies.
Using your research, subject matter expertise and critical thinking skills, you will process raw data, develop software solutions, implement capabilities, analyze critical datasets, and steer intelligence operations. An ability to solve complex puzzles, identify patterns, vulnerabilities, and technological capabilities to enable new collection operations is vital to this work. This requires strong analytic, research, and investigative skills combined with an aptitude for and interest in technical and scientific topics, personal initiative, and a bias for collaboration.
Opportunities may exist for foreign travel, technical and management training, and assignments in other offices within the CIA. Advanced training will be provided in analytical tools, software development / programming and methodologies, as well as a variety of technologies.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience Programming in Linux and/or Windows OS environments
- Experience with Software Development using computer programing languages like Javascript and/or Python.
- Ability to work independently and in groups within a team environment
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
- Without previous work experience, a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is strongly desired
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Data analytics
- Econometrics, mathematical modeling, or geospatial modeling
- Gaming and modeling
- Internet/web technology
- Mathematical analysis
- Network security and engineering
- Signal processing and analysis
- Social network analysis
- Statistical operations research
- Survey research, design, and analysis
- Telecommunications networks/voice data communications
- Self-starter attitude with initiative
- Creativity
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong analytic and research skills
- Demonstrated experience working with Agile software development. Desired familiarity collaborating with technical writers and technical program policy representatives.
- Experience with database and search technologies.
- Experience with software development technologies or code version management software.
- Experience analyzing large streaming datasets
Education
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Computer Science
- Electrical / Computer Engineering or related field
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Forensics (Digital Forensics; Forensic Science, and Technology)
- Data Science
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/dst-data-engineer/.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/dst-data-engineer/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/dst-data-engineer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
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- https://cia.gov/careers
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/dst-data-engineer/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/dst-data-engineer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
- Website
- https://cia.gov/careers
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Fair & Transparent
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Central Intelligence Agency
We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Because we recognize our Nation's strength comes from the diversity of its people, CIA is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the world in which we live and a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and valued.
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Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
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- https://cia.gov/careers