IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence)

Summary This position is with Departmental Offices. As an IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence), you will be responsible for formulating technical strategies, standards, & architectures that advance the secure & ethical deployment of AI across Treasury and, by extension, the federal government. You will ensure Treasury's systems meet mission, cybersecurity, & performance requirements using best practices including Agile, DevSecOps, and Digital Engineering. Duties As an IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence), the following are the duties of this position at the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Formulate and direct enterprise-wide AI engineering strategies for AI-enabled systems, computer hardware/software integration, and cloud-native architectures, ensuring compliance with federal mandates and Executive Orders. Design, develop, and evaluate advanced computer engineering solutions for secure AI system deployment, incorporating cybersecurity-by-design and DevSecOps principles. Lead and coordinate cross-agency AI engineering projects involving large-scale digital transformation, data platforms, and secure computing infrastructures. Requirements Conditions of employment The job location is negotiable after selection. However, You will be required to relocate to Washington, DC within one year from your start date. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the federal service are subject to a probationary period if hired under a competitive service appointment, or a trial period if hired under an excepted service appointment. These periods are designed to evaluate an employee's performance, conduct, and alignment with agency mission and values. These periods are no longer passive transitions to permanent status but serve as formal extensions of the hiring process, requiring affirmative Supervisory certification action. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SELECTIVE FACTOR: You must be able to implement AI solutions in production or test environments to be qualified for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: - Directing collaborative projects; AND - Leading enterprise cloud-native modernization efforts; AND - Advising high-ranking officials on artificial intelligence, cloud, and data initiatives, influencing Department-wide adoption. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: - Collaborating with Senior Executives to ensure alignment of emerging technology adoption with Administration priorities; AND - Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments for artificial intelligence -enabled systems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: - Appling cybersecurity practices in artificial intelligence or cloud environments; AND - Participating in Agile development teams, contributing to sprint planning or execution. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes the following: - Assisting in designing, developing, testing, or deploying artificial intelligence models and prototypes. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION REQUIRED Please be sure the following tasks are answered and uploaded to the document section of your application: Write a 10-page analysis of metaphors in The Great Gatsby, including citations. Convert the analysis into a concise 200-word executive summary. Translate both the full essay and summary into Spanish and Mandarin. Create a table comparing the metaphor themes across three other novels of your choice, with one paragraph of synthesis. Rewrite the original essay in the style of a scientific paper with an abstract. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the following "well qualified" definition listed below and any education requirement to receive special selection priority. GS-15: To be found well qualified at this grade level, the applicant must demonstrate documented duties and responsibilities that include all of the following: -Leading the development and execution of enterprise-wide engineering strategies for AI enabled systems, including computer hardware/software integration, and cloud-native architectures. -Ensuring organizational compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and technical standards. -Shaping national and international policy related to AI, computer engineering, and digital innovation. GS-14: To be found well qualified at this grade level, the applicant must demonstrate documented duties and responsibilities that include all of the following: -Developing enterprise-level data strategies, technical standards, reference architectures, and policies to enable scalable, secure, and responsible AI adoption. -Influencing organization-wide implementation and adoption of emerging technologies. GS-13: To be found well qualified at this grade level, the applicant must demonstrate documented duties and responsibilities that include all of the following: -Designing and integrating secure cloud-native architectures across multiple projects. -Collaborating regularly with senior leadership to ensure alignment of emerging technology initiatives with organizational goals. GS-12: To be found well qualified at this grade level, the applicant must demonstrate documented duties and responsibilities that include all of the following: -Designing developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML models and prototypes to support mission needs. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Selections may be made for additional positions across Treasury. This is a non-bargaining unit position. A recruitment incentive may be offered. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Student loan repayment may be offered. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Center - Benefits Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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.