Job Title: Division Chief, Infrastructure and Platforms
JOA: CDAO-2024-000210
Pay Scale: $163,964-$191,900
Open Date: 22 March 2024
Close Date: 29 March 2024
About the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) is a Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) responsible for the acceleration of the adoption of data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate decision advantage across the Department of Defense (DoD). The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Defense Digital Services (DDS), Chief Data Office (CDO), and forward-leaning programs of record including Advana have officially joined together to form one organization – the CDAO! The 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.
The CDAO Algorithmic Warfare (AW) Directorate is charged with the advancement of algorithmic warfare and innovation in the Department’s warfighting efforts. AW will create opportunities and advance artificial intelligence processes and drive innovative technology to service members. As a Division Chief of Data and AI Tools & Services, the incumbent oversees the management of enterprise data and AI tools and services, including federated data catalog, model catalog, and API catalog, as well as the data integration layer for CDAO enterprise platforms. Responsibilities include managing personnel across various branches for data operations, AI/ML operations, and product management, along with directing project plans, resource allocation, and metrics for all enterprise platforms. Additionally, the position involves executing personnel-related processes, budget forecasting, and technical solution development while staying informed about pertinent test and safety standards in data management, analytics, and AI.
This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f and does not convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. This announcement is only open to federal civilians currently employed within the CDAO Algorithmic Warfare Directorate. The pay grade for this role is GG-0340-15.
This role will close for submissions on March 29th, 2024.
Qualifying Experience:
For this position, qualifying experience is defined as experience in supervising personnel comprising of engineers, scientists, technical, product management, and user experience personnel dedicated to data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), budget management and project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and operational testing.,
What you'll do here:
Manages data and AI tools and services offered as enterprise capabilities, including the federated data catalog, model catalog, and API catalog.Manages the data integration layer for CDAO enterprise platforms.Manages personnel across multiple branches responsible for data operations, AI/ML operations, and product management relating to all services under management.Manages project plans, resource requirements, and metrics for all enterprise platforms under management.Performs all personnel-related processes such as selecting, rewarding, rating, and disciplining subordinate managers.Manages division expenses, forecasts budgets, and plans for future needs like equipment, facilities, and human resources.Applies technical standards and theories to develop solutions considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Remain abreast of relevant test and safety standards applicable to data management, analytics, and AI.,
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required.Candidate is encouraged to provide e-portfolio, project samples, Github, etc. to their submission package.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD Priority Placement Program (please see details below).Applicants for employment are covered by federal laws and Presidential Executive Orders designed to safeguard federal employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.A three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.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.We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized based on the availability of funds. This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here https://public.cyber.mil/cw/dod-cyber-excepted-service-ces/This position requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.This position may require work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime.This position may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.,
Priority Placement Program Details
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.6.Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.7.Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist