Summary This position is located in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Front Office (WHA/FO). WHA is responsible for managing and promoting U.S. interests in the region by supporting democracy, trade, and sustainable economic development. The incumbent serves as the Bureau's Chief Data Officer, leading data efforts by using innovative analytics, artificial intelligence and technology platforms to inform strategy, shape foreign policy, and support data-informed Bureau decision making. Responsibilities Strategically manages Bureau data assets, removes barriers and bottlenecks in accessing data, and helps leadership leverage data for foreign policy and management decision making. Cultivates data habits and establishes data culture within the bureau to include talent initiatives, training, and communications. Provides oversight and accountability for the development and maintenance of data programs, platforms, and tools in the assigned Bureau. Advises Bureau leaders on data-related matters, including lending subject matter expertise on issues such as data visualization, data insights, automation, and artificial intelligence applications; leads and advances the Bureau’s data maturity. Facilitates and participates in discovery processes with business owner teams and stakeholders to identify requirements, expected outcomes for new or existing initiatives, and the measurements of success. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience leading high-priority, high visibility programs and using modern technology and advanced analytics to drive evidence-based policy and operational program decision making. Experience building coalitions and coordinating resources to develop and implement data-driven solutions to solve complex business challenges. Experience communicating complex analytical findings and recommendations to non-technical audiences using a variety of storytelling and visualization tools. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.