Information Technology Specialist (SI)

$169,279

Washington, District of ColumbiaFull-timePosted Oct 13, 2026

Against the Washington typical range

Job description

Located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Enterprise Data Analytics (OIG/EX/IT/EDA). Serves as senior technical expert in Super Intelligence (SI), advanced analytics, and data science. Focuses on providing expert level technical leadership, research, design, and implementation of AI and data-driven solutions to advance OIG programs, oversight activities, and mission outcomes.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail

  • The incumbent is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail. Customer Service
  • The incumbent works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information and assistance by resolving their problems and satisfying their expectations and knows about available products and services while providing excellent customer service. Oral Communication
  • Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations and listens to others input. Attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately. Problem Solving
  • Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Experience advising senior leadership on integrating emerging technology solutions, enterprise architectures, and cybersecurity alignment.
  • Experience designing and implementing complex SI/ML models, enterprise‑scale data solutions, and analytical capabilities.
  • Experience applying Federal IT requirements, including NIST standards, FISMA, OMB policy, Agile/Dev. Sec. Ops frameworks, and data governance principles.
  • Experience resolving complex technical challenges involving unstructured problems and evolving technologies. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.

Education

requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Description copied from U.S. Department of State's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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