IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence) DIRECT HIRE

U.S. International Trade Commission • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides the President and Congress with analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues; investigates import-related injury and intellectual property matters; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

The IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence) serves as the agency’s primary technical authority and advisor on artificial intelligence. The role leads the design, implementation, customization, and optimization of enterprise AI solutions; evaluates AI systems and services for technical and security risks; and leads AI deployments in secure cloud environments. The specialist also develops agency-wide AI training strategies, curricula, standard operating procedures, and user guidance.

This GS-14 position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. The position does not require a formal educational credential. Employment is subject to applicable background investigation and probationary or trial-period requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, obtained in the private or public sector.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide AI strategy and governance and serving as a primary technical authority who advises executives on AI capabilities, risks, and compliance.
• Experience managing implementation, customization, and optimization of enterprise AI tools and platforms, including integration with Microsoft 365, cloud services, and secure APIs at scale.
• Experience ensuring interoperability, data protection, and adherence to NIST, FedRAMP, privacy, and agency-specific governance requirements.
• Experience conducting complex technical evaluations and security assessments of AI services, identifying vulnerabilities, addressing security findings, and applying Zero Trust and federal cybersecurity principles.
• Experience developing and leading agency-wide AI training, documentation, and knowledge-transfer programs, including SOPs, user guidance, and tailored curricula.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• May be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service or exemption under its regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency’s primary technical authority and advisor on artificial intelligence, advising executives on AI capabilities, risks, and compliance requirements.
• Lead development and execution of enterprise-wide AI strategy and governance to guide secure, mission-aligned adoption.
• Lead the design, implementation, customization, and optimization of enterprise AI solutions and platforms.
• Integrate Microsoft 365, cloud services, and secure APIs at scale while supporting interoperability, data protection, and compliance.
• Conduct complex technical evaluations and security assessments of AI systems and services; identify vulnerabilities and address security findings.
• Apply NIST, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, privacy requirements, and federal and agency cybersecurity policies and principles.
• Lead technical execution of AI deployments across secure cloud environments, including configuration, testing, and validation of AI tools.
• Develop and lead agency-wide AI training, documentation, and knowledge-transfer programs, including curricula, SOPs, and user guidance.
• Create tailored training and guidance to improve workforce readiness and mission delivery through AI-enabled workflows.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; 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