Apex System Solutions LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Please note your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.

At the FBI, we don’t just recognize talent—we strengthen and elevate it. We employ individuals who are not only ready to enhance their technical proficiency in areas such as software development, agile methodologies, algorithm design but also looking to contribute effectively to their teams.

As a software developer, you will design, develop, and maintain applications and systems that support investigative and intelligence operations using modern programming languages, secure coding practices, and scalable frameworks. Your role will involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, debugging software, and optimizing system performance across a range of platforms and environments, including Linux-based systems.

The software developer’s role offers a transformative career with a focus on technical expertise, allowing you to apply your problem-solving and engineering knowledge to tackle critical challenges and enhance national security while you advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting. You excel using your Python and JavaScript proficiency to build tools, streamline workflows, and deliver secure, efficient code. From initial system architecture planning to final deployment and integration, you will be adept at every phase, always striving to outpace emerging threats by pushing the boundaries of your skills in software engineering and secure application development.

With the FBI’s robust benefits package, you’ll find career advancement opportunities, competitive salary that values your contribution, and a retirement plan for long-term security. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skill set, and advance your career—all while making a significant impact on national security.

Set yourself apart. Apply today.

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.

STEP 2: Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.

STEP 3: Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Please note your resume MUST NOT exceed two (2) pages.

2. Other supporting documents:

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

SALARY LEVEL

Pay level for this position:

• GS 11–14: $77,002.00–$168,597.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Execute technical tasks, contribute to team projects, support development work under guidance.
• Work on cross-functional technical teams to complete IT projects.
• Connect and gather feedback with End Users/Customers.
• Perform basic technical work as part of an Agile team.
• Support application development teams.
• Work as a core member of an Agile team.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience performing software development tasks as part of a technical team.
• Experience participating in Agile development teams to assist in coding, testing, and implementing software solutions.
• Experience supporting application development projects by troubleshooting basic technical issues.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to complete IT-related tasks.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging software defects and production issues.

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

In addition to the above:

• Experience independently performing a wide range of software development activities, including evaluating and resolving moderately complex software development issues.
• Experience analyzing and recommending improvements to software development processes, workflows, and team operations.
• Experience collecting and synthesizing end-user feedback to recommend changes that enhance product performance and usability.
• Experience collaborating with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand software requirements and propose technical solutions.

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

In addition to the above:

Experience leading software development initiatives and coordinating technical requirements.

• Experience serving as a technical liaison to align development team deliverables with customer and stakeholder needs.
• Experience defining technical skills, tools, and resources needed to meet software development requirements.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing software applications according to specifications and user requirements.

GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

In addition to the above:

• Experience overseeing enterprise-level software development efforts and provide strategic technical direction.
• Experience recommending and implementing innovative solutions to address critical system challenges.
• Experience providing expert-level technical guidance to multiple teams to ensure alignment with mission requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.

Education may be for Specialized Experience (SE) as follows:

• GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LLM, if related.
• GS-12 and above: Education may not be substituted for SE at this grade level.

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,002.00 - $168,597.00 per year

Work Location: On the road