Federal Bureau of Investigation Jobs 2026 – Special Agent – STEM Background in Washington

Salary / Pay Package: $99,461 - $128,329 per year.

All applicants must have two years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree, or one year of full-time work experience with an advanced degree (master's or doctorate). You must demonstrate Specialized Experience (SE) as defined below.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time professional work experience (or one year with an advanced degree).
• Specialized Experience: gathering and analyzing information to make conclusions; solving problems, assessing vulnerabilities, and choosing best outcomes; organizing and prioritizing competing work assignments; managing complex environments; communicating orally and in writing to prepare reports and briefings.
• Eligible for Top-Secret SCI Clearance.
• Able to legally possess and carry a firearm.
• At least 23 years old and not reached 37th birthday on appointment (exceptions may apply).
• Valid driver's license with at least six months driving experience.
• Available for assignment to any of the FBI's 56 Field Offices.
• Consent to background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph.

Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws.

• 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.
• Coordinate and participate in searches, seizures, and arrests.
• Carry a firearm and be willing to use force, including deadly force, if necessary.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness for law enforcement duties.
• Travel may be required.

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• Complete the federal application questionnaire.
• Attach your federal resume (using the Resume Builder) and required documents: college transcripts, SF-50 (if current/former federal employee), and any applicable Memorandum for Record or veterans' documents.
• Do not attach a cover letter or picture files (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP).
• Submit your application before the closing date of December 30, 2026.

This position is exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

• Salary includes base pay, locality pay for Washington D.C. area, and availability pay (25% of base+locality). Upon training, salary adjusts to your field office locality.
• New Agent Trainees receive training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• You are strongly encouraged to review the Special Agent Selection Process guide before applying.
• All applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph.
• Federal employment benefits include health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
• Contact Human Resources New Agent Staffing at [email protected] with questions.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal federal law enforcement agency in the United States, operating under the Department of Justice. Its mission is to protect national security and uphold federal law through investigation, intelligence, and partnership. This Special Agent role is part of the FBI's effort to recruit STEM professionals who can address complex technological threats. The agency values logical thinkers from fields like computer science, engineering, and mathematics to support its investigative work. For applicants, the FBI offers a career that combines technical skills with law enforcement, providing extensive training and opportunities to work on high-stakes national security cases.