MANTECH is 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:

• Security , 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.