Summary This position is in the Office of the Associate Administrator for Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). This office has full responsibility for over sight and management of Information Resource Management systems and applications throughout PHMSA and its regional field offices. Responsibilities As an IT Specialist (Solutions Architect/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analyst), you will: Develop strategies which will translate into tactical decision making, influencing technology implementation and business operations optimization. Provide support for the development of strategies, roadmaps, and plans to minimize technology-based risks and maximize the resiliency and effectiveness of systems and business operations. Identify current and potential problem areas, to include AI; conduct extensive investigation and analysis of largely undefined factors and conditions to determine the nature and scope of problems and to devise solutions. Establish criteria for new solutions. Participate in committees, workgroups, and task forces to represent the architectural interests of the agency. Provide expert guidance to internal and external business partners and stakeholders regarding current and potential risks arising from design, product, and implementation decisions. Cultivate relationships with business stakeholders and communicate and clarify the target architecture to the organization and executive leadership. Promote and educate customers and stakeholders on the use and value of the IT solution. Provide solution architecture guidance, support, and coordination to business stakeholders, application developers, infrastructure engineers, and operations staff. Analyze model data to uncover patterns, correlations and insights related to AI. This position is perfect for an experienced IT professional that practices out-of-the-box thinking and has passion for identifying and managing enterprise level IT solutions and strategies such as, IT strategic planning; business and mission services, Artificial Intelligence analysis; Enterprise Architecture; IT Security; Program and Project Management, etc. We want to hear from you if you are looking for a rewarding career, with excellent benefits, in an organization that operates on a set of core values promoting a positive and fun working environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience serving in a technical senior or leadership role (IT solution architect, enterprise architect, technical lead, etc.) responsible for successfully architecting a major IT project. Experience conducting detailed Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis and modeling of a systems current or planned technical architecture. Experience conducting and developing technical workshops and meetings with technical and business customers, executive management, and/or partners to drive effective services and implementations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Artificial Intelligence - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used to design systems that perform human intelligence functions. Enterprise Architecture - Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of enterprise architecture to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 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. 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. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.