Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. CAO-2025-326 Department Architect of the Capitol
Salary $167,603.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/16/2025 Close Date 8/1/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The incumbent serves as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). The position advises the CAO and the AOC Senior Leadership team on the safe, effective, trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). 

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. citizens. This announcement has been amended to indicate the level of security clearance required is Top Secret. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Duties

Our employees are passionate about AOC’s mission to serve Congress and the Supreme Court. AOC is a legislative branch agency and the recognized authority on the preservation, maintenance and construction of the world’s most iconic treasures and buildings on Capitol Hill. As a global destination for thousands of visitors every day, Capitol Hill intersects history, architecture and art with the birthplace of our nation’s laws.

The position advises the CAO and the AOC Senior Leadership team on the safe, effective, trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). This position establishes and maintains AI governance and plans, advocates for responsible AI adoption, leads AOC AI and Data Governance Working Groups and Committees, collaborates with other Federal agencies, manages and supervises the assigned division staff consisting of professional personnel. The incumbent is further responsible for the oversight of processes to achieve compliance with relevant AOC orders, Federal statues, regulations and guidelines to enable responsible use of AI and analytics in the agency.

Specific Duties Include:

Leadership and Managerial Management (25%)

Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. 

Demonstrates skill in developing and delivering oral and written presentations as well as making recommendations on management issues in concise and convincing language.

AI and Data Governance (25%)

Coordinates agency use of AI.  Serves as Senior Advisor.  Maintains awareness using AOC AI Use Case Repository.  Develops compliance plan.  Develops and manages an AI foundation model and strategic plan that aligns with the agency’s digital transformation roadmap and business goals.

Develop CAO Data Governance strategy and execution plan to ensure alignment between data stewardship, analytics and AI capabilities.

Develops, updates and maintains AOC AI policy.  Develops, as appropriate, AI-enabling enterprise infrastructure, Cybersecurity safeguards, workforce development measures, test case development, training, metric development, policy, and other resources to promote AI innovation.

Communications (25%)

Develops and promotes responsible AI innovation across AOC organization.

Identifies and prioritizes appropriate use of AI projects, technology platforms/tools, and prototypes.  Identifies and removes barriers to AI-enabled infrastructure, workforce, policy, etc. 

Advocates the opportunities and benefits of AI to the AOC mission. Advances AOC objective to increase the use of data, analytics, and AI in improving the quality and efficiency of decision making at all levels.

Risk Management (25%)

Identifies and manages the variety of risks that AI presents to Federal agencies.

Works with senior leaders on processes, measures and evaluations of AI projects.

Oversees agency compliance with AI policy. Conducts risk assessments that leverage the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and identifies appropriate mitigation strategies. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen
  • You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
  • You must be able to pass a drug test.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.  You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.  Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.  It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards
 
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, candidates must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service OR equivalent level in the private sector, military or other.

Examples of specialized experience include the following:

(1) Leading and managing efforts involving AI or IT committees, working groups, budget and workload. 

(2) Demonstrating critical AI or IT experience with the ability to identify and mitigate risks; 

(3) Developing and managing an AI or IT foundation model and strategic plan;

(4) Providing administrative and technical leadership or supervision of subordinate staff; 

(5) Establishing and integrating performance measurement processes into the operations of the organization, continuous improvement, and quality services.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience stated above, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

  1. Attention to Detail -Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  2. Customer Service -Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  3. Oral Communication -Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  4. Problem-Solving-Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education

A degree in Information Technology or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.  

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: 

Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.

Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.

You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing if selected.

Transcripts must be provided if selected.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System.  If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
 
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
 
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm

The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
 
Moving expenses are not authorized.
 
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
 
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

Benefits

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.  

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.  The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

  • Expert knowledge of information systems technology to integrate numerous systems, provide guidance to subordinate supervisors and troubleshoot extremely difficult or sensitive areas.
  • Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans; skill in supervising and directing the work of staff through subordinate supervisors to enhance the effectiveness of team results.
  • Master and skill at making recommendations to senior management on the adoption and implementation strategy to optimize the agency’s overall IT environment; ability to recommend system upgrades based on knowledge of IT advancements and their applicability to AOC requirements and infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of methods and procedures to carry out comprehensive studies to identify agency information management needs and trends; ability to integrate best practices, privacy and IT policy to adhere to federal standards and facilitate adoption throughout the agency.
  • Knowledge of the business value of information and the processes for making data available and useful for decision-makers; ability to work with managers to re-engineer business processes to make effective use of information technology, data or AI.
  • Skill to lead a strategic rollout of new and emerging technologies with cross-functional team and facilitate adoption across an agency or enterprise.

 
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating.  You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.  Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions.  Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration. 

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).


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Required Documents

The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application. 

We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.

If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).

If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

Nyika Humphries
Address
Architect of the Capitol
United States Capitol
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States

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