This position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer at the Department of the Interior. The Senior Super Intelligence Engineer / Architect serves as the Department's senior technical authority and strategic leader for Super Intelligence (SI).The minimum pay is $151,661 with salary considerations based on the selectee's current salary and other factors. Location negotiable will be any DOI Office.
The position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of the Interior (Department) and reports to the Chief Information Officer. The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. Serve as DOI's Senior Most SI Technical Architect Provides authoritative technical expertise on advanced AI system architecture, lifecycle engineering, and solution design.
Ensures architectural decisions align with DOI's enterprise IT and data ecosystems, Federal directives, and mission needs. 2. Lead Development of Enterprise-Scale SI Architectures Designs, validates, and evolves scalable AI models, pipelines, cloud environments, and computational platforms. Ensures interoperability, performance optimization, and compliance with enterprise architecture frameworks and Departmental mission requirements. 3.
Evaluate and Advance Emerging SI Technologies Conducts deep technical assessments of emerging AI algorithms, machine learning techniques, model architectures, and platforms. Recommends adoption pathways for new technologies and advises Department leadership on feasibility, readiness, and mission applicability. 4.Oversee High-Impact Technical Testing & Validation Leads enterprise testing and evaluation of complex AI capabilities.
Conducts model accuracy and robustness assessments, evaluates workflow and mission impacts, and conducts simulations for mission-critical environments. 5. Develop Department-wide SI Engineering Standards Creates authoritative engineering patterns, reusable architectures, reference implementations, and technical evaluation methods. Ensures consistent, secure, and efficient AI development and deployment practices across DOI bureaus.
If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. We recommend that your resume includes examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
david_weis@ios.doi.gov · 202-304-0750
This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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