IT Specialist (AI)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services • San Francisco, CA

13d • $115,711 - $172,980

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology (OIT). As an IT Specialist (AI), GS-2210-13, you will build platforms that streamline the end-to-end Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning lifecycle, manage resources, automate workflows, and ensure compliance and governance.

The role includes providing technical guidance and training to product managers, data scientists, and engineers on platform usage and best practices, and designing and implementing security frameworks and access controls for AI/ML platforms to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in the announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and employees may participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet the IT-related basic requirement by demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving competencies.
• Have at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in the private or public sector, including evaluating AI use cases, developing implementation best practices, or supporting AI adoption across development teams.
• Have specialized experience facilitating discussions with product owners and business stakeholders to analyze program requirements, identify AI/ML opportunities, or develop mission-aligned approaches that improve business operations and support cost-effective outcomes.
• Have specialized experience providing technical guidance to data engineering teams, including contractors and vendors, on the design, implementation, maintenance, or improvement of machine-learning lifecycle management support.
• Have specialized experience assisting with deployment of AI/ML models into production and monitoring model performance and compliance throughout the model lifecycle.
• Submit a resume no longer than two pages that details experience related to the responsibilities and specialized experience.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• If selected, have documentation provided for Form I-9 verified through the DHS E-Verify System.
• Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms that streamline the end-to-end Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning lifecycle, manage resources, automate workflows, and ensure compliance and governance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to product managers, data scientists, and engineers on platform usage and best practices.
• Design and implement security frameworks and access controls for AI/ML platforms to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed