Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will provide executive leadership in the following areas: Strategy, Policy and Governance, External and Interagency Coordination, Agency Support & Digital Content Provenance and Authentication. Responsibilities This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated December 22, 2023. As a DATA AND AI OFFICER at the GS-1501-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Engage with key personnel to recommend program improvements with respect to data governance and management. Develops recommendations for improving database design and data capture mechanisms. Leads DMA's Congressionally-Directed Digital Content Provenance tasks of assessing industry open technical standards and conducting a limited pilot to ascertain the applicability for DoD use. Incumbent will lead agency data and AI policy development, establish and execute governance, and assist in the development of DMA Data and AI strategy. Proposes, drafts, coordinates, reviews, evaluates, and provides recommendations on data policies, regulations, and procedures to increase the effectiveness of data governance, data management, and data analytics efforts. Develop, analyze, and evaluate the governance and executive staff engagements with higher headquarters, DoD CDAO, and DoD CIO. Synchronize the executive staff on engagements and create shared understanding of previous and future engagements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Experience with current trends and applications of data, analysis and assessment in support of agency mission to include trends in AI/ML, data cataloging and data stewardship. Experience with skill in using data engineering and development, security, and operations (DecSecOps) skills (SQL, Python, PowerShell or Bash, and containers [e.g., Docker])Skill and ability in enabling data science / analytics at scale using distributed storage and distributed compute. Experience in managing and administering DevOps / DevSecOps platforms, managing and provisioning cloud resources, and applying Software development life cycle (SDLC) while integrating security best practices (e.g., container security principles). Experience in developing data pipelines and automations to transform, cleanse, and serve data and in automating data management (e.g., data cataloging). Skill and ability in acquiring IT solutions within government and/or applying / managing RMF Ability to determine methods and metrics for quantitative and qualitative measurement of AI risks so that sensitivity, specificity, likelihood, confidence levels, and other metrics are identified, documented, and applied. 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 1501, series as listed below: Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-13 and above. Basic Requirements: Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-12 and above. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Other Notes: Temporary duty travel may be required but will not typically exceed 10%. 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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. 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))