Supervisory IT Specialist

Summary

Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are available. The position is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Center (AIIC). The AIIC provides policy and guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets to ensure the organization uses AI safely, securely, and responsibly, in line with federal policy.

Duties

• Develops and issues enterprise-wide AI technical policies and guidance that align FSIS AI activities with federal requirements, as measured by completion of formal policy documents and annual compliance reviews.
• Plans, directs, and oversees the full lifecycle delivery of AI capabilities—including requirement development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance—as demonstrated by published AI product roadmaps and periodic status reports.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of GS-13 and GS-14 technical staff by assigning tasks, establishing priorities, conducting performance reviews, and documenting development plans in accordance with FSIS HR policies.
• Leads teams in designing, training, testing, and deploying machine learning and generative AI models by establishing measurable development standards and verifying outputs against accuracy, performance, and security benchmarks.
• Conducts technical oversight of AI solution engineering by enforcing standardized frameworks and verifying integration, performance, and reusability metrics across enterprise systems.
• Implements and monitors safeguards for AI ethical compliance, including rules-based policy codification, ontology development, and risk-boundary controls, validated through audit findings and documented decision-flow reviews.
• Manages AI model performance by conducting periodic drift analyses, validating foundational and large language models through independent review workflows, and producing risk-assessment reports that identify limitations or control gaps.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below. GS 15: Specialized Experience: In order to meet the specialized experience requirement, you must have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible, specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 14 grade level in the federal government. The specialized experience for this position includes all of the following: 1. Applying Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies to address mission needs through Agile development, enterprise architecture, and program management. 2. Leading AI driven IT modernization initiatives using cloud services, DevSecOps, automated workflows, and organizational change management to transform enterprise environments. 3. Developing, deploying, and governing AI solutions-including model training, validation, drift analysis, ethical safeguards, and performance monitoring-to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance. 4. Designing innovative AI capabilities that enhance operational e??iciency, reduce IT costs, improve decision making, and elevate the customer and stakeholder experience. 5. Serving as an AI subject matter expert by advising senior leadership, guiding technical teams, and leveraging big data and open data strategies to solve complex enterprise IT challenges. In addition to the above specialized experience requirements, applicants will undergo a structure resume review to determine whether they meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) of the 2210 series. Successfully completing the 2210 series USAHire assessment with a passing score will be used as proof of possessing the necessary proficiency in the following competencies: Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume to determine if you meet the minimum proficiency level (as defined by the 2210 series IOR) for the following competencies: Attention to Detail Decision Making Information Management Oral Communication Teamwork Technical Competence 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job series does not have an education qualification requirement. How You Will Be Evaluated

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. Application rating will be based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent to which they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Servicer Decision Making Decisiveness Flexibility Information Management Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Resilience Teamwork Technical Competence In addition, applicants' resumes will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts to determine proficiency levels for competencies as detailed in the Qualifications section. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) your resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from the Federal service. Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080742 Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.