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Black Canyon Consulting

AI/Machine Learning Specialist

Bethesda, Maryland
Salary
$135,000 - $205,000
Level
Senior

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

About the role

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

Black Canyon Consulting's standard text

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.

Black Canyon Consulting's standard text

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

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Prompt Engineering · TensorFlow

Rare in Black Canyon Consulting's other 69 open postings.

Standard for data science / ML roles

Machine Learning · PyTorch

Common in data science / ML postings at any company.

In most of Black Canyon Consulting's ads

Python

Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.

81% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Black Canyon Consulting's standard text, folded away below.

Read against Black Canyon Consulting's other open postings on this site.

The team: Platform & DevOps HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 27 open in Platform & DevOps. 10 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in January: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (16 of 27), Azure (12 of 27), C++ (12 of 27), Linux (12 of 27), AWS (11 of 27), CI/CD (11 of 27), GitLab (11 of 27)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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