AI/Machine Learning Specialist

Black Canyon Consulting

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Bethesda, Maryland Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 5, 2025 Last posted November 5, 2025
Job description

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!

 

About this role

Summary

Designs and deploys AI/ML models ensuring ethical, compliant solutions for DoD projects

Job title

AI/Machine Learning Specialist

Experience level

8+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Bethesda, Maryland, on-site with remote work not specified

Salary

135,000 - 205,000

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythontensorflowpytorchdata pipelinesmodel governance

Preferred skills

CQACMQ/OEdoD quality programs

Specializations

AIMLdata scienceethics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bethesda, MD, USA

On-site City