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# Information Technology Specialist (APPSW), AI Software Engineer, GS-2210-15, FPL 15 (Direct Hire)

- **Company:** US Federal Student Aid
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $147,945.0 - $197,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, IT Management, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Model Validation, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=30c66c0825569bac

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technology security practices?, Minimum Qualification Requirements

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.

Specialized Experience for the GS-15

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

 1. Experience in architecting, developing, and operationalizing enterprise-scale Gen AI systems where responsibilities include directing the full AI software lifecycle, including leading requirements analysis, testing, validation, deployment, AIOps monitoring, and continuous improvement for high-availability, mission-critical environments.
 2. Experience in integrating AI services into large, distributed, enterprise information systems, including translating complex mission/business requirements into secure, scalable architectures; performing high-impact system design reviews; and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver AI software and system capabilities.
 3. Experience in developing, implementing, or overseeing AI governance frameworks, including defining policies, ethical standards, training staff, assessing model risk controls, and compliance requirements that ensure the safe, secure, and responsible deployment of AI systems across an organization

Basic Experience Requirements

You must possess IT related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) 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 (i.e., 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 (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

 1. Knowledge of software engineering best practices and systems integration to build and operate large-scale, mission-critical AI systems.
 2. Skill in applying cloud-native services and software engineering practices to ensure operational reliability of AI capabilities.
 3. Ability to document and interpret business requirements and convert them into secure, scalable technical designs especially with AI technologies.
 4. Knowledge of federal or comparable IT governance and security standards such as National Institute of Standards and Technology and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (NIST, FISMA) to ensure compliant, resilient integration and performance engineering for AI systems at scale.
 5. Skill to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to senior leadership on critical, and often complex AI & Software Engineering issues., Non-Supervisory: Oral Communications, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet qualifications required, and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with this position as defined in the Qualifications section. Please be sure to give examples in your resume and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of people you interacted with, and the complexity and sensitivity of the issues you handled., 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., Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type

 * Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

## Description

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). FSA is a Principal Office of the United States Department of Education responsible for awarding billions of dollars in federal student aid funds. Our vision is to be the most trusted and reliable source of student financial aid, information, and services in the nation., APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an Information Technology Specialist (APPSW), AI Software Engineer, GS-2210-15 you will be responsible for:

 * Providing senior technical consulting, architectural leadership, and expert direction across the full Artificial Intelligence (AI) development lifecycle.
 * Implementing and operating enterprise AIOps pipelines (automated testing, deployment, monitoring), and maintain tools for data lineage, version control, CI/CD, and model validation to ensure repeatable production delivery.
 * Leading software development and integration efforts; coordinate internal and contractor teams; translate functional/user requirements into secure technical design specifications and system architectures.
 * Providing expert consultations to integrate AI services into enterprise, high-availability, mission-critical financial aid systems; ensuring interoperability, resiliency, and performance at scale.
 * Communicating complex AI concepts, architectures, and strategic recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership., Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.

Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.

Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered (essential/non-essential) for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.

Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.

Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., * If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit: A copy of your DD-214 that shows active service and character of discharge, OR A certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days from the date of application (Current Active Duty Members only); AND/OR The Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) AND all documents indicated on the form as proof of type of preference; AND/OR Proof of Sole Survivorship Preference (e.g., certificate of death or 100% disability as a result of serving in the armed forces).

 * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP)?
 * If you are a current or former Federal employee who was displaced (for example, due to a Reduction-in-Force) and want priority consideration, you must submit the documents listed below.
 * Required documents for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration (All are required), Step 2: Create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Ensure that your resume demonstrates your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiates your responses to the occupational questionnaire.

Step 3: Upload any required documents into your USAJOBS account (must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX)).

Step 4: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and attach any required documents. Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the agency's hiring system. You will have the opportunity to upload any additional required documents in the agency's hiring system. Click "Finish" to submit your application.

NOTE: You may update your application or required documents at any time while the announcement is open by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking on "Application Status," clicking on the position title, clicking "Update Application," and following the prompts., As an applicant, you may check your application status through your USAJOBS account at any time. We will also notify you via email of your application status at three key stages in the recruitment process.

 1. Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will inform you that your application has been received.
 2. After we review your submitted resume and supporting documentation, we will inform you if you are eligible and qualified, if your application was referred to a subject matter expert or panel of subject matter experts for further evaluation, and if you were amongst the most highly qualified candidates referred to the selecting official.
 3. Finally, we will inform you of your final disposition for this announcement (e.g., if/when a selection is made, if/when the announcement is cancelled).


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