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Supervisory IT Specialist (AI Systems Manager) (Deputy Division Chief)
Federal Communications Commission · Posted 52 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Columbia, MD $169K – $197K Apply by Aug 26, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Marketing
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This position is in the Laboratory Division (Division), Office of Engineering and Technology (OET or Office), Federal Communications Commission located in Columbia, MD. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
What You'll Do
- →This position will provide executive level leadership and authoritative technical direction for OET's information technology (IT) and AI/ML infrastructure, high volume data processing environments, enterprise compute systems supporting spectrum related analytics, and modernization of authorization/laboratory systems.
- →The position is responsible for leading OET's modernization of IT and specifically AI enabling technical systems, including the Equipment Authorization System (EAS) database, APIs, analytics infrastructure, and associated compliance and marketplace support tools.
- →Modernization of EAS is a critical national security, supply chain, and commerce support mission, required due to legacy, end of life components and structural deficiencies.
- →EAS modernization has been repeatedly identified as essential to support AI enabled risk detection, analytics, platform integrations, and automated compliance capabilities.
- →The incumbent serves as Deputy Division Chief and is responsible for managing a team of engineers in a deadline-driven, customer-facing role that has direct impact on the FCC's regulation and authorizations of nearly all consumer WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G/5G wireless mobile carrier, wireless medical devices.
- →He/she reports directly to the Associate Chief and Lab Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology and maintains the Equipment Authorization Program; and supports OET Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities, including in a devolution scenario during emergency events affecting the Commission's mission essential functions.
Requirements
- ✓Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions.
- ✓Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. ****ALL CANDIDATES MUST UPLOAD AN ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD OF NO MORE THAN 5 PAGES AND WHICH ADDRESSES ALL REQUIRED COMPETENCIES LISTED IN THE "QUALIFICATIONS" SECTION OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
- ✓IF APPLICANTS DO NOT SUBMIT THE ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD, THE APPLICATION WILL BE RATED AS INELIGIBLE.**** n/a US Citizenship.
- ✓Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- ✓Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
- ✓Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
- ✓Security Clearance Required Drug Testing Required.
- ✓Must upload accomplishment record which addresses the required competencies
Benefits
- ★The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting
Personality Fit
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