Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer/Chief Science and Technology Advisor.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Legal Policy (OLP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). OLP develops and implements significant Department policy initiatives; coordinates regulatory actions across DOJ components; manages special projects implicating multiple components; and serves as the principal policy advisor to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General.

The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)/Chief Science and Technology Advisor (CSTA) serves as the Department's senior executive advisor on artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, science, data, forensic technology, and related technological innovation. The incumbent is the principal official responsible for coordinating enterprise AI governance, promoting responsible innovation, managing AI risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable law and federal policy guidance.

The CAIO/CSTA represents DOJ's science and technology objectives to federal interagency bodies, industry, academia, international partners, and the public. The position reports to the Assistant Attorney General for OLP or as otherwise delegated.

• Serves as the Department's senior executive authority for AI and science policy integration
• Provides executive direction to enable responsible AI innovation
• Leads enterprise-level AI risk management and oversight
• Serves as DOJ's senior science and technology executive
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Conditions Of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
• You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
• You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.
  
  

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided)

• Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.
  
  

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer/Chief Science and Technology Advisor. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.

For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application.

MTQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level expertise in artificial intelligence governance, evaluation, and enterprise implementation, including oversight of AI, data, or IT modernization initiatives in complex organizations. Must possess deep technical knowledge of AI lifecycle management, model evaluation methodologies, risk mitigation, explainability, bias assessment, human-in-the-loop review processes, and responsible AI governance frameworks. Experience applying cross-functional expertise in mission alignment, data analytics, procurement, and AI enablement to implement large-scale AI strategies, operationalize federal AI policy requirements, and ensure secure, ethical, and trustworthy AI deployment is required.

MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide technology and innovation initiatives within complex investigative, legal, regulatory, national security, or prosecutorial environments. Must possess the ability to align advanced AI capabilities with operational mission requirements, including lawful and effective support for investigations, litigation, intelligence, enforcement, or prosecutorial functions. Experience providing strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams, coordinating across executive-level stakeholders, influencing organizational priorities, and representing organizational interests in interagency or government-wide technology initiatives is required.

MTQ 3: Experienced with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and driving enterprise-wide initiatives. Skilled in providing strategic direction, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and influencing organizational priorities to advance innovation and achieve mission-critical goals. Adept at managing complex projects and promoting responsible technology adoption at scale.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement; however, an advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field is highly desired.

Additional information

EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at:

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal Agencies Must Provide Reasonable Accommodation To Applicants With Disabilities Where Appropriate. Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodation For Any Part Of The Application And Hiring Process Should Contact The Hiring Agency Directly. Determinations On Requests For Reasonable Accommodation Will Be Made On a Case-by-case Basis. The U.S. Department Of Justice Fosters An Inclusive And Diverse Workforce, Find Our EEO Statement Online At

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

• Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.
• Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
• Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
• False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
• Selective Service - If you are a male applicant 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 the Selective Service Law.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.