Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Full Job Description

This position is for a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer in the Division of Housing Mission and Goals (DHMG) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for providing Agency-wide leadership and direction relative to coordinating FHFA's use of artificial intelligence (AI).

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-15: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below.

Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-15 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-14 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with one or more of the statements described below.

Examples of specialized experience include: Leading the development and implementation of organization-wide AI strategies, governance structures, and/or policies, including ensuring alignment with Federal laws, directives, and ethical standards governing the use of AI.

Directing programs that design, deploy, or oversee AI or machine-learning systems, including establishing and managing processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with safety-impacting or rights-impacting AI applications.

Advising senior leadership and collaborating across functions (e.g., CIO, CFO, CHCO, legal, data governance) to develop workforce capabilities, secure resources, and align business operations to support the responsible and effective use of AI.

Leading initiatives that identify, prioritize, and integrate AI solutions into mission-critical operations, including removing organizational barriers, advancing enterprise data and infrastructure readiness, and promoting responsible AI adoption across multiple business units.

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. Major Duties:

Division of Housing Mission and Goals The Division of Housing Mission and Goals (DHMG) is responsible for FHFA policy development and analysis, oversight of housing and regulatory policy, oversight of the mission and goals of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), and the housing finance and community investment mission of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs).

In support of FHFA's mission and the Director's responsibilities as a member of the Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board, the Financial Stability Oversight Board, and the Financial Stability Oversight Council, the Division also oversees and coordinates FHFA activities.

Such activities involve data analyses, market surveillance, systemic-risk monitoring, and analysis affecting housing finance and financial markets.

Position Overview The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) is responsible for providing Agency-wide leadership and direction relative to coordinating FHFA's use of artificial intelligence (AI), promoting AI innovation; managing risks from the use of AI; and leading effective AI governance in accordance with applicable Federal statutes, directives, and regulations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the senior advisor on AI matters to Agency senior management and within FHFA's senior decision-making forums.

Develop and institute the requisite governance and oversight processes needed to achieve compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and directives.

Analyze areas where current policies are lacking, insufficient, or in conflict with other existing policies; prepare appropriate memoranda, issuances, or guidelines in response; and advise Agency management as to their merits and need for adoption.

Promote Agency-wide responsible AI innovation and adoption through a governance and oversight process. Identify and prioritize appropriate uses of AI that will advance the Agency's mission.

Identify and remove barriers to the responsible use of AI in the Agency, including through the advancement of AI-enabling enterprise infrastructure, data access and governance, workforce development measures, policy, and other resources for AI innovation.

Oversee an Agency program that supports identification and management of risks from the use of AI, especially for safety-impacting and rights-impacting AI.

Partner with relevant senior Agency officials to establish or update processes to measure, monitor, and evaluate the ongoing performance and effectiveness of the Agency's AI applications.

Oversee Agency compliance with requirements to manage risks from the use of AI, including those established via Federal directives, guidance, policy, and relevant law.

Plan and conduct risk assessments, as necessary, of the Agency's AI applications to ensure compliance with relevant Federal directives, guidance, policy, and law.

Support Agency involvement with appropriate interagency coordination bodies related to FHFA's AI activities, including standard-setting bodies, relevant governance boards, or international bodies.

Serve on working groups convened by the OMB and the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); serve as the co-chair of the Agency's Data and AI Governance Committee; and encourage Agency adoption of voluntary consensus standards for AI, as appropriate.

Serve as the Agency advocate to the public on the opportunities and benefits of AI to the Agency's mission. Perform other duties as assigned.