IT Specialist (AI Architect)

The Division of Administration (DA or Division) directs the innovative internal management of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC or Commission) business, human resources, financial, technological, security, and strategic operational resources. The Division's role is to effectively and efficiently ensure the fulfillment of the Commission's mission through continued success in continuity of operations.

As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Architect, you will design, build, and sustain secure, scalable, and compliant AI capabilities using Microsoft technologies as the primary platform (e.g., Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio), with the integration of other approved cloud services (e.g., AWS Bedrock) when mission needs require. At the full performance level you will: Design secure, scalable enterprise AI architectures and solutions using approved cloud platforms; Develop and deploy AI agents, including orchestration workflows, tool-enabled agents, and integration with enterprise APIs; Implement RAG solutions, vector databases, and semantic search to support knowledge retrieval and advanced AI capabilities; Integrate AI services with enterprise applications, identity management, telemetry, monitoring, and logging; Design, implement, and govern Model Context Protocol (MCP) architectures and enterprise MCP servers to securely broker access data sources, databases, and core APIs to orchestrated AI agents; Maintain and optimize AI agents and workflows, monitoring performance, accuracy, cost, and operational reliability; Ensure AI governance, safety guardrails, documentation, and federal compliance, while advising leadership; Implement AI safety, content filtering, and guardrails.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas: Attention to Detail - Being thorough and conscientious when performing work and ensuring accuracy in technical tasks. Customer Service - Working with clients and customers (internal or external) to understand needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and deliver high‐quality services. Oral Communication - Expressing information effectively to individuals or groups, taking into account the audience and the nature of the information. Problem Solving - Identifying issues, evaluating information, analyzing alternatives, and making sound recommendations. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on‐the‐job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Systems Integration - Skill in integrating hardware, software, or other components to solve problems, increase productivity, or improve operations.

Education is not required, nor may it be substituted for specialized experience. Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualifications Standard for the specific Education/Experience requirements for this position.