AI Operations Specialist

Overview

This position is located in the Digital Strategy Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 465121. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Salary will be set according to the incumbent's duty station. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime or compflex schedule.

Major Duties

The position serves as a Data Scientist (AI Operations Specialist) supporting program activities related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) operations in the Digital Strategy Directorate within the Office of the Chief Information Office. The position reports to the Digital Strategy Director with additional direction from Senior Innovation Specialist leading the responsible AI Program. The incumbent works in support of the Responsible AI Program in relation to research, experimentation, collaboration, and implementation of technical approaches on behalf of the Library to ensure the responsible, effective and practical use of AI technologies across the agency. The incumbent is tasked with creation of relevant and sharable methods, code, frameworks, standards and best practices for implementing AI technologies in the federal, libraries, and cultural heritage sectors. This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level. Determines and consults with relevant stakeholders such as subject matter experts, and other potential sources to identify the appropriate data, method, approach, design, and techniques; translating business problems into data science problems, identifying problems that can be solved using machine learning, artificial intelligence, or optimization techniques. Independently analyzes and processes data, applying and explaining the statistical and mathematical principles used. Conducts observational analyses using software and/or programming languages to understand and process data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions. Works with large datasets and numerous confounding and incongruent variables. In conjunction with the Responsible AI Program Leads, plans and coordinates functions of the program, encompassing critical and diverse functions or issues that adhere to the principle of Responsible AI. Establishes short- and long-range goals, develops detailed plans for implementation, and actively engages in the implementation of these activities. Determines whether adjustments, and/or changes in objectives or emphases are needed in program components. Works collaboratively to articulate and share data-driven findings, results, metrics, trends, conclusions and potential impacts of AI experiments, pilots, and uses cases across the agency while expanding the responsible use of AI technologies and identifying emerging methods, practices and policies. Provides advice and guidance to team members and Stakeholders on AI and recommendations in support of IT policies to ensure compliance, specifically Library handling procedures and restrictions on data, data security, and data usage. Provides advice and guidance to the Digital Strategy Directorate and other stakeholders, partners and contractors on proposed approaches and outcomes including data security, and data usage.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data science principles to develop and maintain models and algorithms in support of organizational initiatives.** Ability to conduct data collection, preparation, and analysis for use with artificial intelligence.** Ability to prepare and present reports and findings on complex technology topics.** Ability to make recommendations based upon findings. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

There are no education requirements for this posting.

This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.