Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center Director, a Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM)

#AFC – Army Futures Command/ Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) is hiring an Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center Director, a Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) position, in Pittsburgh, PA. The individual will serve in a high-level senior management position that includes the opportunity for a temporary promotion. 

Come be a part of Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) and help reshape how the Army delivers capabilities in support of Multi-Domain Operations and transforming from the industrial age to the information age.

This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

• Must have the ability to provide technical oversight and direction to the Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C).
• Must have the ability to integrate and apply AI and Machine Learning (ML) research and solutions in accordance with other AFC organizations. 
• Serves as a leading AI expert to help shape strategy and Research and Development (R&D) direction. As authorized by the AFC Deputy to the Commanding General, independently represents AFC as a lead for Artificial Intelligence (AI) outside the command, such as with Department of Army (DA) staff and secretariat, Office of Under Secretary (OUSD), and other major stakeholders. 
• Must have the ability to identify, direct, and integrate AI R&D solutions in support of Army priorities, new technologies, and systems. Additionally, integrate AI R&D efforts with other centers/labs and industry partners to provide integration Army solutions. 
• Must have the ability to partner with Future & Concepts Center (FCC) and other AI organizations to identify opportunities for AI to affect Army concepts and future doctrine.

To qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below: 

Applicant Evaluation: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and positive education requirements to be eligible for this opportunity. Ideal applicants will have a degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience with substantial background and experience in related research. Applicants will be evaluated on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed for this position, including the following:

• Science and Technology (S&T) Experience: Background is such that applicant has been directly involved in impactful mission execution of S&T or sought out as an advisor/consultant on significant S&T problems. Broad-based experience in S&T competencies relevant to Army foundational research or applied S&T is also considered a plus.
• Research Management/Administration: Proven success in assessing, analyzing, acquiring, and administering resources to manage technical and administrative functions of a research and/or development program, organization, or other large-scale, high impact R&D effort. Provide strategic and technical guidance to facilitate and execute outcomes across all levels of the organization or team.
• Communication/Integration:  Ability to effectively communicate and build partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders, partners and organizational levels to include senior-level leaders, both within and outside the organization. Provide strategic direction and guidance to diverse team members and groups to facilitate empowerment and difference-making outcomes.

About the Assignment:

• This is a high-level senior management position that includes the opportunity for a temporary promotion. An employee selected at the DB-04 or equivalent level may be temporarily promoted to the DB-05 (above GS- 15) level for five years. Temporary promotions for SSTM positions are renewable and may be further extended in one to five year increments at management’s discretion.
• An employee selected who is currently on a time-limited DB-05 level or equivalent would be returned to the last position of record and then will be temporarily promoted to the DB-05 for one to five years and may be extended at management’s discretion.
• An employee selected who is currently on a permanent DB-05 level or equivalent position may be detailed to the position. 
• PLEASE NOTE:  At the end of this time-limited assignment (if not renewed), the employee is placed into the same or equivalent position previously held with their home organization. 

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Recruitment/Relocation bonus may be considered.
• Up to 50% travel may be required.
• Incumbent must file OGE Form 278, Public Financial Disclosure Report
• Flexible-length renewable term appointments may be noncompetitively converted to a career appointment at management's discretion.
• Telework may be considered.
• Benefits:  Time Off- 11 Federal Holidays; 13 Sick Leave Days; Paid Vacation Time; Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance; Retirement and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP, similar to a 401K)

 AFC/AI2C is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If your resume includes a photograph, links to photographs or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY: Employees interested in this opportunity are asked to submit a Resume, a written response to the KSAs listed above (two pages maximum), and their last three performance evaluations by COB 16 February 2024.