Data Scientist (AI Adoption Specialist)

Summary

The incumbent will focus on driving the strategic adoption, integration, and lifecycle management of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) capabilities to achieve the specific goals of the JS OCDAO. The incumbent champions AI-enhanced data governance and leads the design, development, and implementation of enterprise AI solutions, intelligent data pipelines, and scalable models.

Duties

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This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023.

As a Data Scientist (AI Adoption Specialist) at the GS-1560-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Applies expert-level IT principles and AI/ML methodologies to design, model, and optimize data management and processing across enterprise systems.
• Leads and advises on complex, multi-million-dollar AI integration efforts, serving as the technical SME for Joint Staff-wide modernization initiatives.
• Interprets broad DoW, CJCS, and Joint Staff policy to accelerate AI adoption, applying advanced judgment to adapt guidance for operational needs.
• Develops innovative AI/ML solutions to address complex, precedent-setting challenges, creating new analytical methods for evaluating high-impact policy issues.
• Establishes new techniques, criteria, and approaches for developing and integrating AI-enabled capabilities, serving as a key liaison to senior leaders across Joint Staff, DoW, Combatant Commands, and interagency partners.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• The incumbent will sometimes be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include weekends, and/or holidays.
• Position is covered under the DoD 8140 DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) Cyber code: 753 - Advanced.
• Security: Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• Drug Test Designated Position: Yes

Qualifications

This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023.

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Leading, establishing, and coordinating the strategy, standards, governance, development, and implementation of enterprise AI/ML solutions-including LLM platforms-critical to enterprise digital modernization.
• Assessing and evaluating a wide range of technical, operational, and architectural materials to inform AI/ML solution design and decision-making.
• Ensuring data systems are optimized for performance and scalability while using AI to automate compliance monitoring with federal IT, data, and privacy requirements.
• Translating broad Department-level AI policies into precise governance documents, technical standards, and templates that guide AI development, deployment, and interoperability.
• Preparing and delivering senior-leader information papers, correspondence, and briefings, clearly communicating complex technical concepts and recommendations to support informed strategic decision-making.

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1560, series as listed below:

A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

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B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/data-science-series-1560/

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.Transcripts MUST be provided, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Additional information

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Annoucement will close after 75 applicants have applied.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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