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title: 'Data Scientist / Data Engineer at Game Plan Tech'
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# Data Scientist / Data Engineer at Game Plan Tech

- **Company:** Game Plan Tech
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Posted:** 2026-05-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gameplantech/jobs/4246648009

## Job description

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.

## About Game Plan Tech

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Game Plan Tech is a mission-driven technology consulting firm that builds secure, scalable cloud and AI systems for U.S. government agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: Reston, Virginia, USA (also listed as Great Falls, VA)
- **Founded**: April 2023
- **Founders**: Christian Burbach (Co-Founder & CEO), Sean Maday (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Government Technology Consulting, Cloud Infrastructure, AI/ML Services
- **Target Customers**: U.S. Federal Government agencies (B2G)
- **Mission**: A mission-driven technology firm with deep engineering expertise helping government teams access the technologies that drive innovation while increasing efficiency, performance, and security.

## Products & Services
- **Cloud Infrastructure Engineering**: Design, deployment, and management of secure, scalable cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) including landing zones, redundancy, and disaster recovery.
- **AI & Machine Learning Deployment**: Helping government adopt commercial AI capabilities, including generative AI agent development to automate workflows and double/ triple team productivity.
- **Cloud-Native Software Development**: Custom cloud-based application development ensuring high-performing, scalable, and modern user-friendly tools.
- **Software Modernization**: Transformation of critical legacy systems into modern languages, harnessing AI to efficiently convert codebases.
- **Security & Compliance Alignment**: Solutions that meet stringent federal cybersecurity and compliance standards, including ATO (Authority to Operate) achievement.
- **Strategic Technology Consulting**: Discovery & strategy, mission needs assessment, and creation of clear project roadmaps.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total employees approximately 51 (as of mid-2025), with monthly headcount growth of +10.9%
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed (privately held; founders include Christian Burbach and Sean Maday)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid scaling from founding in 2023 to ~51 employees; 70% of workforce is technical; high LinkedIn follower growth (+11.2% monthly); active hiring across multiple engineering roles; alumni include talent from Google, Defense Unicorns, Parsons Corporation

## Competitive Advantages
- **Government Expertise**: Deep specialization in federal compliance and security mandates (ATO), with SBA certifications as SDVOSB and VOSB — a significant barrier to entry.
- **AI-Native Approach**: First-principles thinking to adopt emerging AI capabilities for government, including generative AI agents — a differentiating focus in the govtech space.
- **Outcomes-Based Model**: Partners accountable for delivering tangible, functional results, not hours billed — reduces vendor lock-in risk for clients.
- **Veteran-Led**: Leadership with service-disabled veteran background builds trust and cultural alignment with government clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth**: Aggressively scaling engineering and AI talent to meet growing federal demand for cloud modernization and AI integration.
- **Product Direction**: Doubling down on generative AI agent development, cloud-native application delivery, and secure, compliant infrastructure for government.
- **Market Expansion**: Presence in Australia indicates potential international government market ambitions; continued expansion within U.S. federal agencies.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: High-performing engineering culture with mission focus; described as hiring "exceptional engineers" who are "aggressively curious about emerging technology."
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Options to work remotely with limited in-office requirements; one role (Operations & Systems Analyst) explicitly listed as "Remote USA."
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Unlimited PTO and time off for all federal holidays
  - 100% employer-paid health care premiums with dental & vision
  - Life insurance with short- and long-term disability coverage
  - 401k with auto 3% employer contribution plus annual profit sharing contribution
  - Paid training and professional certifications
- **Team Composition**: 70% technical staff (engineers, data scientists, security); strong emphasis on professional development and thought leadership.

## Sources
1. [gameplan.tech](https://gameplan.tech/)
2. [gameplan.tech/careers](https://gameplan.tech/careers/)
3. [LinkedIn - Game Plan Tech](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gameplan-tech)
4. [Greenhouse - Game Plan Tech Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gameplantech)
5. [HigherGov - Game Plan Tech LLC](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/game-plan-tech-llc-476530176/)

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