Supervisory IT Specialist

USDA-FSIS; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in Fort Collins seeks a senior AI/IT leader to guide the agency's AI program within the OCIO AIIC.

The role applies AI/ML to mission needs, leads IT modernization with cloud services and DevSecOps, and advises senior leadership on governance, risk, and data strategies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder outcomes.

Qualifications

• 52 weeks of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent.
• Experience applying AI, ML, and emerging tech to mission needs.
• Leading AI-driven IT modernization using cloud, DevSecOps, and change management.
• Designing AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, costs, decision making.
• Advising leadership with AI and data strategy to solve enterprise IT challenges.

Responsibilities

• Apply AI/ML to address mission needs through Agile development and governance.
• Lead AI-driven IT modernization initiatives using cloud services and DevSecOps.
• Develop, deploy, and govern AI solutions with monitoring and ethics safeguards.
• Advise senior leadership and guide technical teams on data strategies.

Skills

AI/ML

Agile

Cloud services

DevSecOps

Enterprise architecture

Program management

Tools

Open data strategies

Big data

Data governance tools

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

Summary

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

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

• 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.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and processed eggs. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. For more information on USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service, visit FSIS. FSIS offers various recruitment incentives to newly hired eligible employees. You may be eligible for one or more of the following:

• Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual: Calculated to determine the annual leave accrual rate
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: For more information please visit: PSLF Program