Senior AI/ML Strategist

Senior AI/ML Strategist

MANTECH - 3.9

Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Client relationship development Bachelor's degree Relationship management Full Job Description MANTECH i s seeking a motivated, career, and client-oriented Senior AI/ML Strategist to join our team in Arlington, VA. This is a Hybrid position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Framework Architecture:

Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level governance frameworks for AI/ML models, defining standards for model versioning, access management, and structured risk approval workflows. Tier-4

Escalation & Security:

Serve as the primary escalation point for Tier-4 model governance support, establishing robust API security controls and access policy boundaries in tandem with cybersecurity teams.

Responsible AI & Algorithmic Integrity:

Establish complex evaluation metrics to mitigate algorithmic bias and ensure all deployed models comply with ethical AI principles and federal regulatory standards.

Continuous Optimization:

Design repeatable evaluation procedures and performance monitoring baselines to track the real-world value and lifecycle optimization of active models.

Advanced Business Analysis:

Deconstruct highly complex, ambiguous data pipelines into actionable functional requirements, coordinating across engineering, legal, and senior leadership.

Orchestrated Change Management:

Lead model governance committees, navigate the human and procedural shifts required to adopt AI practices, and translate technical risks for non-technical leadership.

Organic Growth & Capture Strategy:

Proactively identify mission gaps, shifting operational constraints, and new workstream opportunities on-site. Author compelling business cases, past-performance write-ups, and technical ROI metrics to justify scope expansion and anchor funding for new client capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree highly preferred in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or technical MBA). 10+ years of relevant experience navigating technical delivery and client strategy. Exceptional track record of advising senior leadership, translating technical algorithmic risks, and maintaining high-stakes client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

S ecurity+, CCSP, GSEC, SSCP, CFR, or FITSP-M. PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications are highly desirable.

Clearance Requirements:

US Citizenship is required. Must possess an active Secret with eligibility for Top Secret / TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer.