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Information Technology Specialist (SI)

Department of State Headquarters · Department of State

Information Technology Management

Salary
$169,279–$197,200/year
Grade
15
Work location
Telework eligible · Washington, District of Columbia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Apply by
Oct 19, 2026
Category
Information Technology Management

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Summary

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.

Duties

Leads development, evaluation, and implementation of SI/ML models to enhance OIG oversight capabilities, including anomaly detection, risk scoring, predictive analytics, and automation of audit, evaluation, and investigative workflows.

Designs and implements advanced statistical analyses, machine learning pipelines, and data models to support evidence based decision making.

Serves as a senior technical advisor to OIG leadership on SI, automation, cloud computing, modern IT architectures, and digital innovation trends.

Recommends standards for SI model lifecycle management, data engineering practices, and technology modernization.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

How you will be evaluated

The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review by subject matter experts will be conducted for the top qualified candidates based on total score. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. All applications that meet the required qualifications and the cutoff score will be referred to the selecting official in the order in which the applications were received. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment Non-supervisory will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without the need to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of information technology specialty areas sufficient to design, evaluate, and implement complex IT and data‐driven solutions; assess the feasibility and risks of emerging technologies; ensure alignment with Federal IT requirements; and provide expert technical advice to senior leadership on modernization initiatives. Knowledge of Enterprise and Information Architecture. Ability to apply program management principles, methods, and practices. Ability to integrate approaches to Information Architecture across an organization. Ability to make decisions based on information from a wide variety of sources. Ability to manage and complete long-term projects. Resume review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened.). If meeting basic qualifications through education only or a combination of education and experience, applicants will not be referred to the SME panel but will be reviewed by the HR Specialist for referral. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

About this listing

Department of State Headquarters has 38 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Washington, District of Columbia. See all Department of State Headquarters listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $169,279 to $197,200 a year. That covers GS-15 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 6 days, from Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026. Among currently open Information Technology Management postings, the typical advertised window is about 14 days. As of Oct 15, 2026, it closes in 4 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens). The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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