Data Trust & Safety Division Director

Data Trust & Safety Division Director

Department: General Services Administration

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: As a Data Trust & Safety Division Director, you will be responsible for directing a staff of senior and journeyman specialists to provide expertise in the program area of data governance. Location of position: Washington, D.C. Division/Office: Office of Innovation/Data Trust & Safety Division Street Address: 1800F ST NW Washington DC We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Major Duties:

• Provides leadership in enterprise IT programs and initiatives, including developing and implementing policies and strategies to support organizational objectives such as efficiency or effectiveness Performs liaison, advisory and consultant duties that involve the staff and business partners from service and staff offices, higher authorities, and other agencies, where impact and/or aspects of assigned function concentrate on overlap. Manages overall budget and staff actions, projects and activities, to ensure integration of initiatives. Ensures effective conduct of financial management through planning, formulation, and execution of a budget. Provides for the synthesis, integration and coordination of GSA data involving business operations and transformation initiatives. Leads the design, implementation, and maturation of GSA's enterprise data and AI technologies across the agency. Monitors data initiatives though stages of conceptualization, testing and evaluation, demonstrations, to full implementation to ensure timeliness and overall program objectives are met. Represents security and privacy policies and solutions to internal and external stakeholders relevant to the reporting and discussion of cyber security vulnerabilities and privacy consideration. Plans and executes platform security remediation activities. Collaborates with AI development and operations teams to assess algorithmic and data risks, ensuring compliance with NIST AI Risk Management Framework and federal AI safety guidelines. Supervises high-level staff, directing, managing, and overseeing work. Develops a human resources strategy and executes the full range of human resource and administrative management activities associated with supervision of the staff, planning work of subordinates, setting and adjusting short term priorities, evaluating work performance, giving advice, counsel or instructions to employees on work and administrative matters; to include employee recruiting, employee development and training, employee performance management and awards, and fostering Equal Employment Opportunity program by assuring equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion, identification of development and required training needs, awards, assignments and special program objectives. Fosters an inclusive, innovative culture that supports collaboration across data, AI, and privacy teams. Encourages professional development in a data governance, AI safety, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications: For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS15 salary range starts at $169,279 per year. Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below: Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is: Leading enterprise-level information technology (IT) programs in an IT environment, including developing and executing strategy for data governance, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, privacy, or IT governance programs; Directing cross-functional teams delivering technology products, platforms, or services; Managing project plans, resources, and risks to ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives; overseeing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and frameworks (e.g. cybersecurity, privacy, or AI risk management); advising senior leadership on technology strategy, governance, and emerging trends; Managing staff, budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships to achieve organizational objectives. IT Specialist Competency Requirements: Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments wehre the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in the field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials). Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignemnts where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups. Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues. Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

How to Apply: Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-12