Senior Data Scientist

Fairfax, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Plateau Software Inc.

Plateau Software Inc. is a mission-driven technology consulting firm delivering innovative secure and scalable solutions to federal and commercial clients. We specialize in modern application development systems integration and IT modernization helping organizations solve complex challenges through technical excellence and collaborative partnership. Our team is committed to quality integrity and delivering measurable results.

Position Overview

Plateau is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with deep expertise in big data artificial intelligence and advanced analytics within secure federal environments. This role will drive the design development and deployment of data-driven solutions that support mission-critical objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong statistical and mathematical foundations with hands-on experience in machine learning data architecture and large language model (LLM) deployment. This individual will serve as a technical leader guiding strategy evaluating emerging AI capabilities and delivering scalable solutions in FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement advanced data science and AI solutions to support enterprise initiatives
Develop maintain and optimize data architectures data lakes and ETL pipelines
Apply statistical modeling machine learning and predictive analytics to solve complex business and mission challenges
Evaluate compare and recommend AI/LLM models based on performance cost latency security and scalability considerations
Deploy and manage AI/LLM solutions within secure FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments
Communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Expertise

Deep knowledge of big data platforms and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) statistical and analytical tools (e.g. R SAS Stata data lake technologies)
Strong experience in database management and ETL processes
Expertise in data architecture AI technologies data science tools and data lake environments
Advanced background in statistics and mathematics
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Java
Experience with machine learning algorithms and model development
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Matplotlib)
Comparative understanding of leading AI/LLM models (e.g. Claude Code ChatGPT xAI) including capabilities limitations and trade-offs such as latency cost fine-tuning requirements and context window size
Experience deploying and managing LLMs in FedRAMP-authorized environments including GCC GovCloud or other secure cloud infrastructures

Required Certification

Principal Data Scientist (PDS) Certification

Why Join Plateau

At Plateau you will work at the forefront of AI innovation in secure federal environments. We empower our technical leaders to solve complex challenges shape emerging data strategies and deliver impactful solutions that drive mission success.

Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency.

EOE Statement:

Plateau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age gender gender identification sex sexual orientation color race creed national origin religion marital status parental status citizenship status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military status or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws.

Plateau is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation please email the Plateau HR Department at

Plateau is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (M/F/Disability/Vets)

Required Experience:

Senior IC

About Plateau Software Inc.Plateau Software Inc. is a mission-driven technology consulting firm delivering innovative secure and scalable solutions to federal and commercial clients. We specialize in modern application development systems integration and IT modernization helping organizations solve ...