Chief Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Officer with Security Clearance

Duties As the Chief Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CIAIO), the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations by: Providing executive leadership, senior technical expertise, and serving as the single point of contact for IT advocacy and accountability in meetings with ICE's internal and external customers Acting as an industry expert and technical advisor for ICE leadership. Collaborating with executives across ICE and the Department of Homeland Security to develop and execute an agency-wide innovation strategy, addressing and incorporating emerging trends and mission requirements. Proactively displaying innovative leadership in establishment of IT solutions, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and directives pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI). Identifying future IT needs and solutions, recommending and managing the implementation of IT standards and policies that support the direction and long-term goals through the development and execution of the OCIO's strategic vision, principles, and products. Ensuring law enforcement and other personnel have access to essential IT resources and services. Advocating for the establishment of IT solutions, in accordance with ethical guidelines and applicable policies, procedures, laws, and directives pertaining to AI. Serving as the principal technical advisor that possesses knowledge of and experience leading IT innovations, strategies and programs; cost-effectively complies with mission and unique environmental requirements; and design, development, and monitoring of secure and ethical AI solutions. Performing day-to-day operations while leading a team to leverage cutting edge technologies. Providing guidance over the implementation of Innovation, AI strategic plan and roadmap, while ensuring compliance within regulations and laws. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under federal law, if selected for this position. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES. You must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is/are subject to random drug testing. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires SES appointees coming from outside the Federal service to verify they are eligible to work in the United States. Qualifications 1. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent. This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a large number of employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and Supervising the work of employees, developing policy, and other executive functions. If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. 2. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. ECQ 1: Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2: Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3: Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4: Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5: Building Coalitions -This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. The Fundamental Competencies are the attributes that serve as the foundation for each of the ECQs; they are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the complete ECQ narrative. Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation Additional information on the ECQs is available at: . 3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) Current or former SES members and CDP-certified applicants may omit the ECQs from their application package. However, all applicants must submit narrative responses for the TQs listed below. TQ 1 Demonstrates experience and knowledge in developing and implementing innovation strategies, managing innovation portfolios, fostering a culture of innovation, identifying and leveraging emerging technologies, driving digital transformation, and enhancing customer experience through innovation. TQ 2 Demonstrates experience and knowledge overseeing and coordinating efforts of an artificial intelligence program for an organization, including assessing appropriate risk management considerations; and building secure, innovative, and ethical artificial intelligence use cases. TQ 3 Demonstrates experience overseeing process improvement, strategic planning, project management, and change management techniques; to include success in advocating for and introducing innovative programs and/or artificial intelligence. Important: Refer to the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement for page length and other formatting specifications. Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with specifications. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. Education There are no educational requirements for this position. Additional information SES Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. SES members may be reassigned at the discretion of the appointing authority and may be required to sign a mobility agreement. You must be prepared to accept, without objection, reassignment based on the needs of the agency, including for operational and/or career development purposes. Political Appointee Employee Verification: OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information in your resume . Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference does not apply to SES position. Do not submit a DD214 when applying for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications described in this vacancy announcement. The evaluation will consider the quality and extent of your experience and qualifications. The best qualified applicants will be distinguished from other minimally qualified applicants by a screening panel to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met. Highly qualified applicants may undergo an interview and reference checks. The ICE Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selection to the appointing authority. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment. The application process used to recruit this position is the traditional method. Applicants must submit a resume, separate narrative statements addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and narrative statements addressing the mandatory Technic