DATA AND AI OFFICER

Summary This position is part of the Department of War Information Activity. The incumbent will provide executive leadership in the following areas: Strategy, Policy and Governance, External and Interagency Coordination, Agency Support & Digital Content Provenance and Authentication. Duties This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of War," dated August 12, 2024. As a DATA AND AI OFFICER at the GS-1501-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Engage with key personnel to recommend program improvements with respect to data and AI governance and management. Supports DWIA's Congressionally-Directed Digital Content Provenance tasks of assessing industry open technical standards. Incumbent will lead agency data and AI policy development, establish and execute governance, and assist in the development of DWIA Data and AI strategy. Proposes, drafts, coordinates, reviews, evaluates, and provides recommendations on data policies, regulations, and procedures to increase the effectiveness of data governance, data management, and data analytics efforts. Develop, analyze, and evaluate the governance and executive staff engagements with higher headquarters, DoW CDAO, and DoW CIO. Support the agency with acquisition and approval of AI tools using the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for situational telework only. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and periodic tests thereafter. Temporary duty travel may be required but will not typically exceed 10%. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience with current trends and applications of data, analysis and assessment in support of agency mission to include trends in AI/ML, data cataloging and data stewardship. Skill and ability in acquiring IT solutions within government and/or applying / managing RMF Ability to determine methods and metrics for quantitative and qualitative measurement of AI risks so that sensitivity, specificity, likelihood, confidence levels, and other metrics are identified, documented, and applied. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1501, series as listed below: Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-13 and above. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information Other Notes: RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.