Our Mission is Clear: Protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation's economic prosperity. Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service. U.S. citizenship is required. Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Office of the Commissioner.

Duties

As Chief Innovation Officer at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you will use innovative processes and technologies to reduce redundancies; promote a One CBP approach to people, process, and technology integration; address ubiquitous needs (e.g., AI/Machine Learning); and focus on positively impacting future problems before they arise. You will work to create an innovation ecosystem beyond technology, collaborating across CBP to: 1) develop CBP's innovation strategy informed by emerging trends and mission requirements; 2) execute CBP's innovation strategy and oversee the evaluation, development, implementation, and scaling of innovative solutions; and 3) provide capabilities to enable innovation, including strategic communications, performance metrics, workforce development, and governance that directly contribute to CBP's law enforcement mission. You will oversee the CBP Innovation Team to leverage cutting edge technologies where applicable and work collaboratively with the Office of Information and Technology and CBP's operational components to implement comprehensive enterprise solutions or process improvements to existing tools. You will be designated as the agency's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), with responsibility for advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and innovation while managing risks from the use of AI. You will collaborate closely with other executives throughout the agency, including the Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief Counsel, and many others, to ensure innovations are grounded in, but not unnecessarily hampered by, technical, legal, operational, and cultural competencies.

Requirements

Qualifications

Executive Core and Technical Qualification Requirements: You must show in your résumé that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) that apply to the SES, and the Technical Qualifications listed below Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/ We recommend that your résumé emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. Executive Core Qualifications - Mandatory ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Technical Qualifications - Mandatory 6. Expert federal law enforcement experience related to border security and/or trade/passenger processing programs. 7. Expert knowledge of and experience leading innovation strategies and programs, to include the design, development, and monitoring of secure and ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Commissioner Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: Douglass Warner
• Phone: 202-325-6145
• Email: [email protected]