The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) is established to enable the Military Departments and Services, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other DoD Components, to swiftly introduce new capabilities and effectively experiment with new operational concepts in support of DoD's war fighting missions and business functions.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 of title 5 U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Proactively develops, coordinates, and implements policies and strategies to drive company-wide organizational change and accelerate adoption of data and AI-enabled capabilities across the Defense enterprise. Advises senior leaders on complex and/or contentious data, analytics, and AI issues to support enterprise strategy, governance, and decision-making. Evaluates policy and strategic outcomes and makes recommendations based on insights from qualitative and quantitative metrics, directed research, and industry engagement. Coordinates and assesses the implementation of relevant strategic guidance. The Policy and Strategy Analyst is responsible for independently conducting research and analysis and clearly communicating findings, supported by evidence and analysis, that will enable CDAO and DoD leadership to make better decisions. Formulates data, analytics, and AI strategy and policy in alignment with DoD strategies and organizational goals. Advises senior DoD leaders on complex and/or contentious data, analytics, and AI issues to support enterprise strategy, governance, and decision-making. Evaluates policy and strategic outcomes and makes recommendations based on insights from qualitative and quantitative metrics, directed research, and industry engagement. Produces written analyses of lessons learned from CDAO organizational initiatives and activities for the benefit of both the CDAO and the broader DoD data, analytics and AI community. Coordinates and assesses the implementation of relevant Department of Defense strategic guidance. Communicates and collaborates across CDAO to drive alignment between policy, strategy, and organizational efforts and initiatives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) security clearance.
• Position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel as needed by the position.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GG-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to independently conduct research and analysis and clearly communicate findings, supported by evidence and analysis, and formulating data, analytics, and AI strategy and policy in alignment with organizational strategies and goals. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]