$143,913 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A cybersecurity-focused engineering role in the U.S. Department of Commerce that involves analyzing technology vulnerabilities, developing regulatory policy, and representing the department at interagency meetings on export controls and foreign investment. This position suits engineers with specialized experience in computer systems security and regulatory technology policy who want to work on national security issues at the federal level.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education
- Experience applying computer engineering principles to analyze and design complex computer systems
- Experience conducting technical studies to investigate technology vulnerabilities and evaluate mitigation techniques
- Experience preparing technical analyses and reports on complex systems and vulnerabilities for varied audiences
Nice to have
- Professional engineering registration or licensure
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination passage
- Experience with telecommunications, software development, or internet-connected devices