Black Canyon Consulting
Federal IT consulting for life sciences R&D
Black Canyon Consulting provides program management, IT support, and software development to federal agencies like NIH's NCBI and NLM. Specializing in bioinformatics, data platforms, and agile services as a woman-owned small business. Supports critical missions in healthcare informatics and biosecurity.
Senior Windows Systems Administrator
Senior Windows Systems Administrator managing day-to-day operations, security, and optimization of Microsoft infrastructure including Active Directory, MECM/SCCM, and hybrid cloud environments across AWS and GCP.
Linux System Administrator
Support NCBI's high-traffic biomedical platforms by monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating web abuse, DDoS, and scraping across hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Requires strong web architecture knowledge and hands-on experience with cloud security controls.
Product Owner (SRA Bioinformatics Team)
Leads bioinformatics product lifecycle for NCBI's SRA team, from discovery to delivery, developing vision/roadmaps, prioritizing Agile work, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance genomic data usability. Requires doctorate in relevant field and expertise in bioinformatics tools/sequencing data.
Senior Software Developer (VDB)
Develops and maintains database libraries and tools for NCBI's Sequence Read Archive using C++ and Python. Focuses on cloud integration with AWS/GCP, leads developers, requires 5+ years C++ experience in Linux environments.
Junior/Mid Full Stack Software Engineer
Builds full-stack applications with React/Next.js frontend, Python backend services including GraphQL/REST APIs, and Docker deployments. Requires 1-4 years experience, strong Python, React/Next.js, APIs, Docker, and Linux familiarity.
Lead Ontologist
Leads ontology design to build knowledge-first systems, translating business use cases into semantic models using RDF/OWL and SPARQL. Collaborates with stakeholders, ensures FAIR data principles, and communicates technical results to non-experts.
Mid-Level Software Developer with C++ and Javascript
Develops, tests, and maintains NCBI Taxonomy software systems using C++ and JavaScript. Collaborates with scientists and bioinformaticians in a Linux/distributed environment; requires BS in CS and 3+ years experience.
Senior Platform Engineer (DataOps)
Builds and maintains enterprise DataOps platform using Kubernetes, cloud services, and data processing tools. Requires 7+ years experience, strong coding skills, and expertise in containerization, GCP/AWS/Azure, Kafka, and Airflow.
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
QA Engineer develops test strategies, executes manual/automated testing (functional, regression, integration), ensures backward compatibility with legacy systems, and collaborates in Agile teams for enterprise web applications. Requires 5+ years QA experience and bachelor's degree.
Registration Reviewer
Reviews clinical trial registration submissions for ClinicalTrials.gov to ensure compliance with quality criteria, communicates with sponsors on issues, performs proofreading and database support, and contributes to process improvements. Requires bachelor's in biomedical science/public health plus 2 years experience or master's.
Results Analyst
Reviews clinical trial results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov for quality and compliance, communicates with sponsors to ensure adherence to requirements, and supports data management and process improvements. Requires Master's in biomedical/math field, 3+ years in statistics.
Systematic Review Analyst
Conducts systematic literature searches in biomedical databases, screens articles, extracts data, and prepares evidence summaries for NIH health programs and policy. Requires 5+ years experience with PubMed, Embase, and review tools like Covidence.
Research Literature Technical Specialist
Conducts systematic reviews in biomedical and health sciences by developing search strategies across databases like MEDLINE and Embase, managing citations with tools like Covidence and EndNote, screening studies, synthesizing evidence, and training researchers. Requires Master's degree and 3+ years experience.
Front-End Developer – Angular
Develops responsive Angular applications with complex data visualizations and state management for public sector clients. Requires 5+ years experience, expertise in TypeScript/HTML/CSS, testing with Cypress, and Agile collaboration.
Python/Django Developer
Develops robust full-stack web applications using Python/Django and ReactJS/Angular for NCBI's biomedical platforms, serving millions of users. Requires 3+ years experience, BS in CS or related field, and expertise in modern web tech, APIs, and agile processes.
Senior AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Engineer
Leads design, customization, and integration of LLMs into biomedical research workflows and NCBI platforms like PubMed. Requires 3+ years hands-on LLM experience with Python, PyTorch, Hugging Face, and RAG systems; biomedical domain preferred.
Senior Product Manager (CTG)
Leads product strategy, roadmap, and cross-functional Agile teams to deliver and modernize web-based digital systems for federal clients. Requires 6+ years as Product Manager, user research expertise, Jira proficiency, and bachelor's degree.
Software Developer - Python/Java
Develops robust web applications in Python/Django and Java for high-traffic genomic databases like dbSNP and dbVAR at NIH. Requires 3+ years in Java, Python, SQL, Linux, and agile team collaboration.
Program Manager
Leads multi-disciplinary team delivering IT & cyber mission support to DoD Military Community & Family Policy, serving as primary POC for GSA stakeholders. Ensures technical, cost, and schedule compliance; requires 10+ years DoD IT/cyber PM experience, Bachelor's degree, PMP/DAWIA, and Top Secret clearance.
AI/Machine Learning Specialist
Leads design and deployment of AI/ML models, prototypes, and ethical frameworks for DoD missions. Requires 8+ years in AI/ML/data science, bachelor's in relevant field, Python/TensorFlow/PyTorch experience, and Public Trust eligibility.
UI/UX Developer
Develops and implements Python/Django UI/UX components for dbGaP data access systems at NCBI, integrates with backend APIs, applies USWDS styling, and documents workflows. Requires bachelor's in CS, Python/Django experience, Linux, and Agile.
Desktop Administrator
Provides desktop support for 700 Windows and macOS users at NIH, including helpdesk, imaging, patching, vulnerability remediation, and Mac deployment/integration with enterprise tools like Active Directory and MDM.
Vault Application Engineer/Administrator (Hashicorp)
Designs, deploys, and manages HashiCorp Vault clusters for secure secret management in on-premises and cloud (AWS/GCP) hybrid environments with Kubernetes integration. Requires 3+ years experience, zero trust principles, IaC tools like Terraform, and automation scripting.
System Security Engineer
Manages firewalls, IP, vulnerabilities, and compliance for NCBI systems at NIH. Performs log analysis, incident response, threat hunting, and network security troubleshooting with 2+ years experience in firewalls and vulnerabilities.