Supervisory IT Specialist

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Center (AIIC) seeks a GS-15 information technology specialist with specialized experience in AI, ML, and emerging technologies to address mission needs through Agile development, enterprise architecture, and program management.

The role involves leading AI-driven modernization initiatives, developing and governing AI solutions, and advising senior leadership while

Qualifications

• 52 weeks of progressively responsible, specialized experience at or above the GS-14 level.

Skills

AI/ML applications

Agile development

Enterprise architecture

Program management

AI governance and ethics

Job description

Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are available.

The position is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Center (AIIC). The AIIC provides policy and guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets to ensure the organization uses AI safely, securely, and responsibly, in line with federal policy. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below.

GS 15: Specialized Experience

In order to meet the specialized experience requirement, you must have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible, specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 14 grade level in the federal government. The specialized experience for this position includes all of the following:

• Applying Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies to address mission needs through Agile development, enterprise architecture, and program management.


• Leading AI driven IT modernization initiatives using cloud services, DevSecOps, automated workflows, and organizational change management to transform enterprise environments.


• Developing, deploying, and governing AI solutions-including model training, validation, drift analysis, ethical safeguards, and performance monitoring-to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance.


• Designing innovative AI capabilities that enhance operational e??iciency, reduce IT costs, improve decision making, and elevate the customer and stakeholder experience.


• Serving as an AI subject matter expert by advising senior leadership, guiding technical teams, and leveraging big data and open data strategies to solve complex enterprise IT challenges.

In addition to the above specialized experience requirements, applicants will undergo a structure resume review to determine whether they meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) of the 2210 series.

Successfully completing the 2210 series USAHire assessment with a passing score will be used as proof of possessing the necessary proficiency in the following competencies:

• Customer Service


• Interpersonal Skills


• Problem Solving

A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume to determine if you meet the minimum proficiency level (as defined by the 2210 series IOR) for the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail


• Decision Making


• Information Management


• Oral Communication


• Teamwork


• Technical Competence

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.