Senior Data Scientist

Description

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 hrteam@plateauinc.com  

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