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Posted: January 27, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Senior AI/ET Strategist

Patent and Trademark Office

Department of Commerce

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Type

Closes

February 9, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading the development of AI and emerging technology strategies for a government agency, focusing on creating policies, guiding innovation, and ensuring ethical and efficient use of tech across teams.

It supports business goals by modernizing operations and managing risks.

Ideal candidates are experienced leaders with a strong background in technology strategy, policy-making, and cross-team coordination in large organizations.

Key Requirements

  • Experience developing and implementing enterprise-level AI and emerging technology (ET) strategies, governance frameworks, and modernization policies aligned with federal directives
  • Advising senior executives on AI/ET innovation, risk management, and ethical use to improve decision-making and efficiency
  • Coordinating cross-agency AI/ET initiatives and engaging stakeholders to align technology integration and policies
  • Evaluating AI/ET program performance and recommending improvements for digital transformation and accountability
  • Equivalent specialized experience at GS-13 level or higher in federal service, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work
  • Meet OPM qualification standards for administrative and management positions by the job announcement closing date

Full Job Description

We need your expertise!

Our mission here at Emerging Technologies & Innovation Division (ET & ID) is to promote the use of new technology, innovative solutions, and experience design practices across business product delivery teams.

At ET & ID you can work with business product delivery teams deliver high quality/high value technology solutions in support of desired business outcomes.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Administrative and Management Positions.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience developing and implementing enterprise-level AI/ET strategies, governance frameworks, and modernization policies aligned with federal directives and organizational objectives.

AND Experience advising senior executives on AI/ET innovation, risk management, and ethical use to enhance agency decision-making and operational efficiency.

AND Experience coordinating cross-agency AI/ET initiatives and stakeholder engagement to harmonize technology integration and policy alignment.

AND Experience evaluating AI/ET program performance and developing recommendations that drive digital transformation and enterprise accountability.

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:

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

We need you, if you enjoy: Leading enterprise-wide AI/ET governance and developing related policies. Overseeing cross-functional AI/ET innovation and enterprise modernization initiatives.

Assessing AI/ET program effectiveness, ensuring compliance, and measuring strategic impact.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: TMCO - BPDO-26-12869111-DE