Palantir Developer

Guidehouse is hiring a Palantir Developer to support the Department of Defense in building and operating data solutions in the Vantage platform using Palantir Foundry. The role focuses on data pipelines, financial and operational analytics, secure cloud deployments, data quality, and production reliability.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Workshop Modules in Palantir Foundry

Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using Palantir to ingest, transform, and curate structured and semi-structured data from authoritative DoD source systems

Engineer and optimize data models, Delta tables, and curated datasets to support financial reporting, PPBE workflows, auditability, and mission analytics within Advana and downstream Foundry use cases

Develop, maintain, and deploy Foundry pipelines, transforms, and data products, enabling traceability, lineage, and repeatable analytics workflows for DoD stakeholders

Implement and manage CI/CD and version-controlled data engineering workflows using Git-based repositories and automated deployment patterns aligned with DoD security and ATO requirements

Build and deploy cloud-native solutions in secure AWS and Azure environments, supporting IL4/IL5 architectures as applicable, and leveraging containerization where approved

Partner with functional SMEs, financial analysts, platform engineers, and governance teams to ensure data pipelines conform to DoD financial data standards, business rules, and controls

Implement robust data quality, reconciliation, validation, and monitoring capabilities to support financial accuracy, audit readiness, and confidence in reported metrics

Support data integration, modernization, and migration efforts, including onboarding legacy financial systems and transitioning workloads to Databricks and Foundry within Advana

Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline, performance, and data integrity issues in production environments, ensuring high availability and reliability in mission-critical systems

Document data flows, engineering designs, and operational procedures to support compliance, knowledge transfer, and platform accreditation

Stay current on emerging data engineering, analytics platform, and DevSecOps best practices relevant to DoD enterprise data environments

Preferred

supporting or integrating with DoD Advana/ Vantage is highly desirable

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Direct experience supporting DoD financial, PPBE, comptroller, or audit-related programs

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD concepts, and Agile delivery methodologies in secure environments

Prior experience working directly within the Advana/Vantage ecosystems or adjacent DoD enterprise analytics platforms

Certifications (Palantir, AWS, Azure, Databricks)

Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, lineage, and access controls in classified or controlled unclassified environments

Understanding of DoD data, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, ATO processes)

Previous consulting experience supporting federal or defense clients

Computer Science Degree

Information Systems Degree

Engineering Degree

Equivalent Practical Experience

DoD Advana

DoD Vantage

DoD Financial Programs

PPBE

Comptroller Programs

Audit Programs

Git Version Control

CI/CD

Agile Delivery

Secure Systems

DoD Enterprise Analytics

Palantir Certification

AWS Certification

Azure Certification

Databricks Certification

Data Governance

Metadata Management

Access Controls

DoD Data Frameworks

Security Frameworks

Compliance Frameworks

RMF

ATO Processes

Federal Consulting

Defense Consulting

Independent Work

Analytical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Technical Concept Translation

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

Company

AI-led advisory, technology, and managed services for enterprises

Mclean, Virginia, USA

https://guidehouse.com/

Founded in 2018

10001+ employees

Qualifications

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor's degree

THREE (3) years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or software development, preferably in regulated or federal environments

Palantir Foundry experience

Experience with Palantir, including Workshop

Experience in Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark-based data processing

Experience building or supporting data solutions using Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, transforms, datasets, and data lineage

Experience working with relational and analytical data stores (e.g., Databricks, Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server) and applying sound data modeling principles

Experience handling federal financial data, including budget, execution, and accounting data, with an understanding of data controls and reconciliation needs

Supporting or integrating with DoD Advana/ Vantage is highly desirable

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Direct experience supporting DoD financial, PPBE, comptroller, or audit-related programs

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD concepts, and Agile delivery methodologies in secure environments

Prior experience working directly within the Advana/Vantage ecosystems or adjacent DoD enterprise analytics platforms

Certifications (Palantir, AWS, Azure, Databricks)

Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, lineage, and access controls in classified or controlled unclassified environments

Understanding of DoD data, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, ATO processes)

Previous consulting experience supporting federal or defense clients

THREE (3) years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or software development, preferably in regulated or federal environments.

Required skills

Palantir Foundry, Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Data Modeling, Federal Financial Data, DoD Advana/Vantage, Git, CI/CD

Preferred skills

Certifications (Palantir, AWS, Azure, Databricks)

Experience

3+ years