IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence)

Full Job Description

Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer will allow you to enhance the Homeland Security mission through the advanced use of Artificial Intelligence and expertise to maintain and modernize the US Secret Service's Information Technology platform to support the agency's protective and investigative mission.

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To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies A.

Attention to Detail: Ensuring IT programs are in compliance with cybersecurity policies and/or standards B. Customer Service: Interpreting IT security guidelines or policies to meet customer needs C.

Oral Communication: Communicating organizational security policies and procedures to stakeholders D. Problem Solving: Providing solutions to cybersecurity issues to meet short and long-term goals.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary$143,913.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Directing major Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Developing and monitoring AI models and solutions. Evaluating system architecture, algorithms, and data flows to detect security and operational risks.

And Collaborating with cross-functional teams both internal and external to the agency to define requirements and implement AI-driven projects.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Major Duties:

The selectee will serve as an IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Typical work assignments include: Directs major AI initiatives, overseeing all aspects of project management to ensure deliverables are met within scope, time, and budget.

Plans, develops, and implements project sequencing, integrated master schedules, identification of project dependencies, transition planning, and fielding in direct support of the design, development, and delivery of advanced machine learning (ML) models algorithms and systems.

Conducts risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in AI systems. Ensures the integrity and security of data used by AI systems in crisis response operations.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to provide mission critical support to the Artificial Intelligence Program and sustain emerging technologies supporting the U.S.

Secret Service enterprise, Protective mission, and Investigative mission.

This IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence) position starts at a salary of $143,913.00, GS-14, step 1, with potential to $187,093.00, GS-14 step 10.