Job Description

Summary

Located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Executive Director Office of Information Technology Enterprise Data Analytics (OIG/EX/IT/EDA). Serves as senior technical expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) advanced analytics and data science. Focuses on providing expert level technical leadership research design and implementation of AI and data-driven solutions to advance OIG programs oversight activities and mission outcomes.

Duties

• Leads development evaluation and implementation of AI/ML models to enhance OIG oversight capabilities including anomaly detection risk scoring predictive analytics and automation of audit evaluation and investigative workflows.
• Designs and implements advanced statistical analyses machine learning pipelines and data models to support evidence based decision making.
• Serves as a senior technical advisor to OIG leadership on AI automation cloud computing modern IT architectures and digital innovation trends.
• Recommends standards for AI model lifecycle management data engineering practices and technology modernization.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions per 5CFR 300 Subpart F.

Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

1. Attention to Detail -The incumbent is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail.
2. Customer Service - The incumbent works with clients and customers to assess their needs provide information and assistance by resolving their problems and satisfying their expectations and knows about available products and services while providing excellent customer service.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations and listens to others input. Attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems weighs relevance and accuracy of information generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations.

AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Experience advising senior leadership on integrating emerging technology solutions enterprise architectures and cybersecurity alignment.
Experience designing and implementing complex AI/ML models enterprisescale data solutions and analytical capabilities.
Experience applying Federal IT requirements including NIST standards FISMA OMB policy Agile/DevSecOps frameworks and data governance principles.
Experience resolving complex technical challenges involving unstructured problems and evolving technologies.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this position your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training (for example IT certification) as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Additional information

• To request a reasonable accommodation foradditionaltime on thetimed sections of theassessment pleasesubmityour request using the Request a Reasonable Accommodation button within theAssessment Application.

  Forall otherreasonable accommodationsat the U.S. Department of State please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations(OAA)at .

  OAAis responsible forreviewing andadjudicatingreasonable accommodation(RA)requests for the Assessment Battery being usedfor this following applies to all RA requests:

  • RA requestscoveradditionaltime on timed sections only.

  • Applicantssubmittinga RA request MUST attach supporting medical documentation signed by a licensed treatingmedical provider. The documentation should describe the nature severity and expected duration of the conditionidentifythe relevant medical condition or diagnosis and explain the basis for the requested extension. RA requests that do notcontainsupporting medical documentation attachmentsatthetime ofinitialrequest may be subject to further review.

  • Note:the following documents do not on their own qualify for automatic approval oftheRA request:Schedule A letters VA benefits lettersorSSA letters.

  • Applicants MUSTsubmittheir application before the vacancy closes even if pending anaccommodationdecision.

  • Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow instructions related to medical documentation provided in the vacancy announcement prior to beginning the RA process.

  • Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request isadjudicatedto complete the assessment generated after the allottedtimeframewill not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy.

  • If a different type of RA is needed please contact OAA directly at .

• If eligible situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
• Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP):View OPMs CTAP & ICTAP eligibilitywebsite for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an85 or above meet Minimum Qualifications and demonstrateproficiencyin some but notall major aspects of the position.

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.

Required Experience:

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