IT Specialist (AI)

Environmental Protection Agency

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 154,000 - 197,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a senior IT professional to lead enterprise-wide AI strategy. You will coordinate across divisions to design, deploy, and manage advanced AI models and automation aligned with mission goals and federal requirements.

The role emphasizes responsible AI governance, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and effective AI solutions.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience establishing and guiding AI strategy at an enterprise level.
Ability to lead technically diverse teams across functions.
Experience aligning AI initiatives with mission needs and policy requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the agency senior technical authority for enterprise AI strategy.
Guide design and deployment of advanced AI models and automation capabilities.
Lead cross-disciplinary efforts to ensure responsible AI throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

AI strategy

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics & data

Job description

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This position is in the Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Engagement and Strategy Division, Enterprise Design Section. About this organization: OFA This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Key Responsibilities

You will: Serve as the agency senior technical authority for establishing and advancing an enterprise-wide artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, statutory obligations, and evolving federal requirements.

Guide the agency in designing and implementing sophisticated AI solutions by steering technical teams in the creation, engineering, and deployment of advanced analytical models and automation capabilities that enhance mission and enterprise operations. Lead collaborative, cross-disciplinary efforts to ensure the agency's AI systems are designed, deployed, and managed responsibly throughout their full operational lifecycle.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.

If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $154100 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.