IT Specialist (AI)

Environmental Protection Agency•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Engagement and Strategy Division, Enterprise Design Section. It is an office-centered position requiring regular physical reporting to a duty station identified after selection. The incumbent serves as the agency’s senior technical authority for establishing and advancing an enterprise-wide artificial intelligence strategy aligned with mission objectives, statutory obligations, and evolving federal requirements. The role guides technical teams in designing, engineering, and deploying advanced analytical models and automation capabilities to enhance mission and enterprise operations. It also leads cross-disciplinary efforts to ensure AI systems are responsibly designed, deployed, and managed throughout their operational lifecycles. The position is at the GS-15 level and requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including leadership of cross-functional technical teams developing and implementing AI architectures, standards, and technical roadmaps; establishing and managing AI governance and risk management practices; and aligning AI solutions with enterprise data, cybersecurity, and modernization strategies. The employee must meet required proficiency levels in specified competencies and will be evaluated on critical competencies including strategic thinking, problem solving, risk management, technology management, information technology architecture, communication, data literacy and analysis, and technical competence. The position is designated High Risk and requires a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Selected candidates must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of their first day and annually thereafter. Situational telework may be approved if eligibility requirements are met and agency policy permits; remote work is not the regular arrangement. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the minimum proficiency level for the required GS-15 competencies: Attention to Detail (Level 4 – Advanced), Customer Service (Level 4 – Advanced), Decision Making (Level 3 – Intermediate), Information Management (Level 4 – Advanced), Interpersonal Skills (Level 4 – Advanced), Oral Communication (Level 3 – Intermediate), Problem Solving (Level 4 – Advanced), Teamwork (Level 4 – Advanced), and Technical Competence (Level 4 – Advanced).
At least one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level, leading cross-functional technical teams in developing and implementing AI architectures, standards, and technical roadmaps; establishing and managing AI governance and risk management practices; and aligning AI solutions with enterprise data, cybersecurity, and modernization strategies.
Complete a background investigation and satisfy pre-employment security process conditions before an official employment letter can be issued.
If selected, complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of the first day of employment and annually thereafter.
If selected, a one-year probationary period may be required.
Regularly report physically to an assigned duty station.

Responsibilities

Serve as the agency senior technical authority for establishing and advancing an enterprise-wide AI strategy aligned with mission objectives, statutory obligations, and evolving federal requirements.
Guide technical teams in designing, engineering, and deploying advanced analytical models and automation capabilities to enhance mission and enterprise operations.
Lead cross-disciplinary efforts to ensure AI systems are responsibly designed, deployed, and managed throughout their operational lifecycle.
Lead cross-functional technical teams in developing and implementing AI architectures, standards, and technical roadmaps.
Establish and manage AI governance and risk management practices.
Align AI solutions with enterprise data, cybersecurity, and modernization strategies.