IT Specialist Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This position is located within the Chief Technology Officer Product Delivery Service. The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to significantly expand the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the use of Generative AI, to improve the delivery of its services and increase operational effectiveness of its mission to care for our nation's Veterans. VA has an immediate need to hire

IT SPECIALISTS

for AI to continue to lead the Federal Government in the responsible use of AI.OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans. OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.Major Duties: Developing strategies for implementing AI/ML into current agency missions, processes and services including leveraging existing capabilities. Ensures, enables, advances, and accelerates the safe and responsible deployment and use of AI/ Machine Learning (ML) at VA. Adheres to government policies, regulations, responsible use standards, and guidelines when incorporating best practices from industry. Leads and supports major policy initiatives for AI/ML, providing both consultation and substantive input on systems or policy proposals, and/or provides technical policy and programmatic guidance to government leaders at the most senior levels. Formulating productrequirements for AI/ML technologies and systems to improve the customer experience of VA's services and/or to increase operational impact. Working collaboratively with agency leadership, cross-functional teams, and government stakeholders to drive consensus, obtain approval, and lead the implementation of AI/ML solutions. Managing integration of AI/ML technologies into new or existing products or services while owning or having extensive input into the product's or service's mission, vision, and strategic road map. Provides recommendations on ways the Department can leverage AI/ML to better meet the mission goals. Effectively leverages data and feedback across product(s) and across the organization to generate actionable insights and inform product direction.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized at management discretion.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist Artificial Intelligence (AI)/PD00078A Travel Required: Up to 25% Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The work environm