IT SPECIALIST (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. There is a BASIC REQUIREMENT AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position. You must meet both requirements. BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND In order to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Leading the design, development, and implementation of AI/ML platform engineering solutions, supporting organizational strategic objectives and mission needs ; AND 2) Conducting advanced research and analysis in AI/ML platform engineering to inform system improvements, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies ; AND 3) Developing, implementing, and maintaining governance frameworks, policies, and standards for AI/ML platforms to ensure compliance, integration, and alignment with organizational and federal guidelines. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12957827 This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology,OIT, Enterprise Architecture and Data Group. As a IT SPECIALIST (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE), GS-2210-14, you will function as the organization's foremost subject matter expert and thought leader, directing comprehensive AI/ML platform engineering initiatives.

• Provide executive-level strategic leadership and vision for AI/ML platform engineering across the enterprise, establishing long-term technology roadmaps and architectural standards that align with national AI initiatives.
• Direct the development of revolutionary internal developer platforms (IDPs) and self-service ecosystems that enable autonomous, scalable AI/ML operations across diverse organizational units.
• Lead innovation in advanced hardware optimization including quantum-classical hybrid systems, specialized AI accelerators, and distributed computing architectures that push the boundaries of AI/ML performance and efficiency.
• Develop and implements comprehensive, enterprise-wide governance frameworks for AI/ML platforms that establish industry-leading standards for model lifecycle management, ethical AI practices, and regulatory compliance across federal agencies.
• Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction to senior technical staff, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive organizational transformation and establish CMS as a leader in government AI innovation.