AI Software Engineer

Overview

Summary As a AI Software Engineer at the GS-2210-9/11/12, you will be part of Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will develop, test, integrate, document, troubleshoot, secure, and maintain enterprise software applications and approved automation or artificial intelligence capabilities that support OPM mission needs.

• Develops, tests, implements, and maintains application software, features, modules, and system components using secure coding and software development practices.
• Translates business needs into technical requirements, user stories, specifications, and traceability materials for application development and enhancement.
• Integrates applications, interfaces, data sources, automation, artificial intelligence capabilities, and related technologies into enterprise systems.
• Troubleshoots software, integration, deployment, performance, and configuration issues using logs, diagnostic tools, testing, and root-cause analysis.
• Prepares and maintains technical documentation, user guidance, configuration records, training materials, and implementation support materials.
• Participates in Agile development activities, code reviews, testing, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and cross-functional coordination.
• Supports security, accessibility, interoperability, performance, and compliance requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.

Basic Requirements: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed. Please respond Yes or No if you possess such experience.

• Attention to Detail – Thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service – Works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, or satisfy expectations; understands available products and services; commits to quality.
• Oral Communication – Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups, considering audience and information type; presents clearly; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems; evaluates information; uses judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommendations.

GS-9 Level Education: A Master s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR Specialized

Experience:

One full year (52 weeks) of IT-related experience comparable to the GS-7 level, including developing or modifying software components, testing and debugging software, gathering requirements and translating them into technical specifications, and preparing technical documentation.

GS-11 Level Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in relevant fields; OR Specialized

Experience:

One full year (52 weeks) of IT-related experience comparable to the GS-9 level, including designing, developing, testing, implementing, or maintaining software components; integrating or supporting integration of applications and data sources; analyzing and resolving issues; eliciting and documenting requirements and producing technical documentation.

GS-12 Level Specialized

Experience:

One full year (52 weeks) of IT-related experience comparable to the GS-11 level, including designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, or enhancing enterprise software applications; translating business requirements into specifications; integrating systems and data sources; troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions; and preparing technical specifications and guidance for stakeholders.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer experience where applicable, and you will receive credit for qualifying experience.