Lead AI & Data Analytics Engineer (Palantir Foundry)

Job Description

Location: Arlington, VA / Washington, DC Metro Area (candidates must be local to this area)

We are seeking a Lead Palantir Data Engineer to support a federal acquisition modernization initiative focused on delivering AI-driven analytics and decision-support capabilities.

In this role, you will partner directly with acquisition and contracting stakeholders to identify high-value use cases, integrate data across multiple platforms, and develop scalable analytics solutions using Palantir Foundry, Advana, Databricks, and Microsoft Power Platform.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position for someone who can bridge business needs and technical solutions while driving the development of AI-enabled products that improve operational insight, reduce risk, and support better acquisition decisions.

Required Qualifications:

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• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, business intelligence, etc.
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• Hands-on experience building and deploying solutions in Palantir Foundry (required).
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• Experience working within Advana, Jupiter, or federal/DoD data environments. (required)
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• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience in JavaScript/TypeScript preferred.
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• Experience with modern data platforms and technologies such as Databricks, Spark, Snowflake, Kafka, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Delta Lake, or similar tools.
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• Proven ability to design data pipelines, integrate and transform data from multiple sources, and develop scalable analytics solutions.
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• Experience applying AI, machine learning, NLP, generative AI, semantic search, or natural language query capabilities to business data.
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• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, translate business needs into technical solutions, and lead initiatives with minimal oversight.
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• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
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• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.
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This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity that offers stability and growth with a growing federal contractor.