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Summary This position is located in the Digital Strategy Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 465121. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Salary will be set according to the incumbent's duty station. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime or compflex schedule. Responsibilities The position serves as a Data Scientist (AI Operations Specialist) supporting program activities related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) operations in the Digital Strategy Directorate within the Office of the Chief Information Office. The position reports to the Digital Strategy Director with additional direction from Senior Innovation Specialist leading the responsible AI Program. The incumbent works in support of the Responsible AI Program in relation to research, experimentation, collaboration, and implementation of technical approaches on behalf of the Library to ensure the responsible, effective and practical use of AI technologies across the agency. The incumbent is tasked with creation of relevant and sharable methods, code, frameworks, standards and best practices for implementing AI technologies in the federal, libraries, and cultural heritage sectors. This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level. Determines and consults with relevant stakeholders such as subject matter experts, and other potential sources to identify the appropriate data, method, approach, design, and techniques; translating business problems into data science problems, identifying problems that can be solved using machine learning, artificial intelligence, or optimization techniques. Independently analyzes and processes data, applying and explaining the statistical and mathematical principles used. Conducts observational analyses using software and/or programming languages to understand and process data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions. Works with large datasets and numerous confounding and incongruent variables. In conjunction with the Responsible AI Program Leads, plans and coordinates functions of the program, encompassing critical and diverse functions or issues that adhere to the principle of Responsible AI. Establishes short- and long-range goals, develops detailed plans for implementation, and actively engages in the implementation of these activities. Determines whether adjustments, and/or changes in objectives or emphases are needed in program components. Works collaboratively to articulate and share data-driven findings, results, metrics, trends, conclusions and potential impacts of AI experiments, pilots, and uses cases across the agency while expanding the responsible use of AI technologies and identifying emerging methods, practices and policies. Provides advice and guidance to team members and Stakeholders on AI and recommendations in support of IT policies to ensure compliance, specifically Library handling procedures and restrictions on data, data security, and data usage. Provides advice and guidance to the Digital Strategy Directorate and other stakeholders, partners and contractors on proposed approaches and outcomes including data security, and data usage. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data science principles to develop and maintain models and algorithms in support of organizational initiatives.** Ability to conduct data collection, preparation, and analysis for use with artificial intelligence.** Ability to prepare and present reports and findings on complex technology topics.** Ability to make recommendations based upon findings. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education There are no education requirements for this posting. Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process 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 email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.