Data Scientist / Data Engineer at Game Plan Tech in Reston, VA

Data Scientist / Data Engineer

Role Overview

You will join a cross-functional product team supporting Government Logistics. The work is hands-on: you will write code, ship models into government production environments, and brief outcomes directly to government stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Develop, validate, and deploy statistical and machine learning models to inform supply chain decisions for items managed by Government supply chains (Aviation, Land and Maritime, Troop Support, Energy, Distribution, Disposition Services).
• Design and build data pipelines that integrate authoritative Government systems (EBS / SAP, DSS, EProcurement, FedMall) with external feeds (GIDEP, FPDS-NG, commercial supplier data).
• Translate ambiguous mission questions from senior government leaders into well-scoped analytical problems with measurable outcomes.
• Productionize models within government environments (GCP, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-premise enclaves), meeting DoD RMF, STIG, and IL4/IL5/IL6 controls.
• Document methodology, assumptions, and limitations so government stakeholders — including contracting officers, item managers, and inspectors general — can defend model-informed decisions.
• Support contract deliverables: technical reports, monthly status reports, demonstrations to the COR and government PM, and contributions to white papers and re-compete proposals.

What we are looking for in a strong candidate

• Cloud certifications in the area of architecture, data engineering, and/or machine learning
• Background working with government technology projects and programs
• Empathy and Respect: Demonstrated ability to connect with stakeholders, valuing their input, and understanding the nuances of their needs and challenges

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship. - Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application. Inactive clearances within the two-year reinstatement window will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field — statistics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, industrial engineering, economics, physics, or a closely related discipline. Equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years (mid-level) or 6+ years (senior) building and shipping data products in a production environment. - Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow) and SQL. Working knowledge of one of: Spark/PySpark, dbt, Airflow. - Experience with at least one major cloud platform; AWS GovCloud or Azure Government strongly preferred. - Demonstrated experience moving a model from notebook to a monitored production service — including testing, CI/CD, and post-deployment performance tracking. - Experience working with messy, real-world enterprise data (ERP exports, transactional logs, hand-keyed records). - Comfort working in a customer-facing role: explaining technical decisions to non-technical government stakeholders, taking direction from a COR/PM, and operating within the boundaries of the contract scope

Desired Qualifications

• Prior contractor experience supporting a Government Customer.
• Familiarity with time-series and intermittent-demand forecasting methods (Croston, TSB, ETS, ARIMA, hierarchical/global deep models such as DeepAR or Temporal Fusion Transformers).
• Experience with operations research techniques: mixed-integer programming, network flow, stochastic optimization (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools, Pyomo).
• Working knowledge of SAP / ECC / S/4HANA data models, or DLA’s Enterprise Business System (EBS).
• Experience operating under DoD RMF, ATO processes, and IL4/IL5/IL6 data handling.
• Familiarity with federal data standards relevant to logistics: NSN/FLIS, NIIN, FSC, UID/IUID, WAWF/iRAPT, DLMS transactions.
• Veterans and transitioning service members with a background in logistics, supply, or acquisition are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Game Plan Tech?

Join a dynamic and growing team at Game Plan Tech, dedicated to empowering public sector organizations with best-in-class Google solutions. We foster a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact, drive innovation for our clients, and advance your career.

Game Plan Tech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees, contractors, and applicants.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact hr@gameplan.tech.