AI ENGINEER (MATHEMATICIAN)

Summary The Division of Economic and Risk Analysis is seeking an AI Engineer (Mathematician) in the Office of Data Science (ODS). ODS leads initiatives to develop and support cutting-edge data analytics and data services for the enterprise. By providing artificial intelligence solutions and sophisticated data resources, ODS enables data-driven decisions and enhances data usability to support mission-critical activities at the SEC. Learn more about this agency Duties As an AI Engineer , you will be responsible for: Serves as a subject matter expert in the science of artificial intelligence and machine learning and advises and/or consults with both internal and external stakeholders on issues concerning application of those technologies. Communicates complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Collaborating with other technical teams to integrate research and development outputs into production environments. Manages and guides the technical development of projects by contracted developers. Designing, developing, maintaining, and modifying quantitative models, metrics, and reports that support various program areas. Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses and evaluations using a wide variety of commercial and SEC databases to support the mission of the SEC. Writing clear, maintainable, well-documented code that supports long-term readability and team collaboration. Familiar with version control practices to ensure transparency, traceability, and collaborative development. Designs analyses and experiments to be fully reproducible through structured project organization, environment management, pinned dependencies, and deterministic workflows. Developing and operationalizing AI models programmatically, including generating, parsing, and interpreting structured AI responses. Engineers high-performing prompts and retrieval-augmented workflows to refine accuracy and reduce errors. Implements responsible AI practices to ensure outputs are reliable and aligned with organizational risk objectives. Requirements Conditions of employment CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Qualifications Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The total course work in either A or B above must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Implementing and operationalizing advanced machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, text analytics and/or network analysis on datasets using the Python (or comparable) programming language; AND Overseeing the implementation of projects using advanced analytic techniques. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Technical Expertise in AI/ML: Applies AI/ML, quantitative modeling, and statistical analysis skills to build and maintain models and advance research while applying responsible AI practices. Operationalizes AI systems into production. Technical Execution - Produces clean, well-documented code. Uses reproducible workflows through strong version control, structured processes, and consistent attention to technical quality. Technical Communication: Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately convey technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties, including the technical documentation of applications, systems, Standard Operating Procedures, etc. Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Applicants who advance in the hiring process will complete several assessment steps. Top candidates emerging from the accomplishment-record review will be invited to complete a proctored technical assessment, which may be administered in person at Headquarters in Washington, DC, or remotely under secure monitoring protocols. All candidates must complete the assessment independently and without the use of AI tools or external assistance. Candidates who pass this stage will proceed to a first-round interview. Those who advance from the first-round interview will be asked to deliver an oral presentation to a hiring panel. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here. Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics. Additional information Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. Please click here for a compensation overview. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact [email protected]. For religious-based accommodations, please contact [email protected] . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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