CDAO - Enterprise - Generative AI Transformation Lead

JOA: CDAO-2026-000108
Pay Scale:  $139,395-$191,900
Open Date: 20 May 2026
Close Date: 27 May 2026

The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) mission is to accelerate the adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) across the Department of Defense (DoD). The CDAO works across the Military Departments and Services, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other DoD Components to design, develop, field, and scale technologies, capabilities, strategies, policies, and other guidance related to data, analytics, and AI in support of DoD's warfighting and business functions, including responding to crises and emerging challenges with state of the art digital solutions.  

The CDAO has three broad goals of enabling, speeding, and scaling adoption of AI in the DoD. Rapid and scalable adoption of AI is a critical capability for DoD support in national security, and the CDAO executes that strategy. The CDAO’s role in facilitating the rapid adoption of frontier AI and autonomy will enable the DoD’s other objectives by informing future investments into policies, partnership, and infrastructure, enabling the adoption of AI at scale throughout the department. 

As the Lead for Generative AI Transformation, you will be the primary driver for the adoption and effective utilization of Generative AI tools and platforms across the entire Department of War. Your mission is to move beyond simply providing technology and instead lead a strategic change management initiative that fundamentally transforms how our personnel work, innovate, and solve problems. 

You will act as a senior evangelist and strategist, responsible for creating and executing the DoW-wide adoption program. This involves developing training curricula, leading outreach campaigns, establishing best practices, and creating a community of practice. You will work with leaders across the DoW and IC to identify high-impact use cases, remove barriers to entry, and measure the tangible benefits of Generative AI on mission outcomes. 

This position is covered by the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). The position is located in Washington, DC. The pay plan and broadband level for this role is NH-0800/1500-04, which is equivalent to the GS-14/15 grade level. This position does have an education requirement – details can be found here.

This role will close for submissions at 11:59pm on May 27th, 2025.