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Summary
This position may be filled within any Treasury Bureau. As an IT Specialist Artificial Intelligence, you will be responsible for formulating technical strategies standards & architectures that advance the secure & ethical deployment of AI across Treasury and by extension the federal government. You will ensure Treasurys systems meet mission cybersecurity & performance requirements using best practices including Agile DevSecOps and Digital Engineering.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 02242026 to 04202026
Salary 89508 to - 197200 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 15
Location
Many vacancies in the following location
Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job No
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type
Term - 2 years may be extended. Not to exceed 4 years.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential 15
Job family
Series 2210 Information Technology Management
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk
HR Trust determination process
SuitabilityFitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-DO-12891471-DH
Control number
858700600
Duties
As an IT Specialist AI, the following are the duties of this position at the GS-15 or equivalent. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
Formulate and direct enterprise-wide AI engineering strategies for AI-enabled systems, computer hardware/software integration, and cloud-native architectures ensuring compliance with federal mandates and Executive Orders.
Design, develop, and evaluate advanced computer engineering solutions for secure AI system deployment incorporating cybersecurity-by-design and DevSecOps principles.
Lead and coordinate cross-agency AI engineering projects involving large-scale digital transformation, data platforms, and secure computing infrastructures.
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Conditions of employment
The job location is negotiable after selection. However, you may be required to relocate to Washington DC within one year from your start date.
Key Requirements
Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
All newly appointed employees to the competitive or excepted service are subject to a probationary or trial period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary or trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary or trial period ends, your appointment will be terminated.
You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Level may vary dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification PIV process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
May be required to obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
May be required to undergo an income tax verification.
PLEASE NOTE
This is an open continuous announcement with cut-offs every Monday. See below.
The FINAL cut-off will be the CLOSING date of the announcement 04202026.
Applicants do not need to reapply for each cut-off, however, you may make changes to your application at any time during the open period.
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You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
SELECTIVE FACTOR
You must be able to implement AI solutions in production or test environments to be qualified for this position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
For the GS-15 or equivalent, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Directing collaborative projects Leading enterprise cloud-native modernization efforts Developing production-grade AI-enabled systems
For the GS-14 or equivalent, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Collaborating with Senior Executives to ensure alignment of emerging technology adoption with Administration priorities Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments for artificial intelligence-enabled systems
For the GS-13 or equivalent, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Applying cybersecurity practices in artificial intelligence or cloud environments Participating in Agile development teams contributing to sprint planning or execution
For the GS-12 or equivalent, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Assisting in designing, developing, testing, or deploying artificial intelligence models and prototypes
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector, or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work, part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.
In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
Attention to Detail Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service Works with clients and customers, 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. 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.
Problem Solving Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Supplemental Information
Required
Please be sure the following materials are completed and uploaded to the document section of your application:
Write an analysis of metaphors in The Great Gatsby, including citations. Recommended length is 10 pages.
Translate the essay into Spanish and Mandarin.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information
During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION
Pay is based off the GS pay scale. If selected in a non-GS position, the pay will be set using a local prevailing rate.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This position will be filled in a designated Treasury worksite, dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled.
This is a bargaining or non-bargaining unit position, dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled.
A recruitment incentive may be offered, dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled.
Relocation expenses may be paid, dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled.
Student loan repayment may be offered, dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled.
We offer opportunities for telework, dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, dependent upon which Treasury Bureau where the vacancy will be filled.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting.
Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury.
The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters, e.g., arrests, charges, convictions, involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicants, Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258, Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf
Department of the Treasury
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*Departmental Offices (DO)
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*Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP)
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) designs and manufactures U.S. currency, securities, and other official certificates and awards.
*Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the largest of Treasury's bureaus. It is responsible for determining, assessing, and collecting internal revenue in the United States.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
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Bureau of the Fiscal Service
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) supports law enforcement investigative efforts and fosters interagency and global cooperation against domestic and international financial crimes. It also provides U.S. policy makers with strategic analyses of domestic and worldwide trends and patterns.
Inspector General
The Inspector General conducts independent audits, investigations and reviews to help the Treasury Department accomplish its mission; improve its programs and operations; promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud and abuse.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) provides leadership and coordination and recommends policy for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the internal revenue laws. TIGTA also recommends policies to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the programs and operations of the IRS and related entities.
U.S. Mint
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