Black Canyon Consulting

AI/Machine Learning Specialist

Black Canyon Consulting · Bethesda, MD
Bethesda, MD $135K–$205K Posted 2026-10-14
Salary
$135K–$205K
Type
Full-time
Experience
8+ yr

Overview

Black Canyon Consulting ( BCC ) seeks a AI/Machine Learning Specialist   that will lead design and deployment of AI/ML models that advance MC&FP’s mission outcomes while ensuring ethical and compliant use.

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition and conference reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Designs AI/ML prototypes, prompt engineering libraries, and ethical AI frameworks aligned with DoD AI Ethics Principles.
  • Implement data pipelines and model governance controls
  • Collaborate with DoD CIO on AI ethics and RMF AI risk alignment

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 8 + years of experience in AI, ML, or data science solutions
  • Bachelor’s in Data Science, CS, or Engineering
  • Experience handling  Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) at minimum
  • Public Trust eligibility
  • must have at least  Public Trust or ADP/IT-2 investigations
  • Experience with Python, TensorFlow, or PyTorch

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CQA, CMQ/OE, or equivalent certification
  • Experience supporting DoD quality programs
  • Experience handling  Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) at minimum
  • Experience supporting DoD quality programs

Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The targeted range for this position is $135,000 - $205,000.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

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Black Canyon Consulting

Black Canyon Consulting

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Black Canyon Consulting provides innovative program management, data analytics, and IT support services primarily to Federal R&D programs. The company leverages proprietary technologies and a distributed workforce to deliver custom computer programming and systems design solutions.
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