Logistics Management Institute

Data Engineer (Vantage) - Clearance Required

Logistics Management Institute$101K — $174K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of data engineering experience
  • Expert in Python, SQL, and PySpark
  • Experience with Army Vantage (Palantir Foundry)
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required
  • Familiarity with Army data sources preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines
  • Develop and refine 'Objects' for accurate digital representation
  • Assist with legacy data cleanup and implement quality checks
  • Build applications and dashboards for real-time data access
  • Implement Medallion Lakehouse concepts for data organization

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Local opportunities at client sites in VA or MD
  • Minimal travel requirement (10%)
Full Job Description
Overview

LMI is seeking a Data Engineer to build the pipelines that power Army leadership decisions. You will transform raw data from authoritative Army sources into structured, actionable "Objects" within the Vantage (Palantir Foundry) environment.

Focus: Scaling data pipelines and ontology management within the Army Vantage/Advana ecosystem.

Active Secret clearance required.

Location: Open to Remote. Local preferred at client site in Crystal City VA or Aberdeen MD.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:
  • Data Pipelines: Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Python and PySpark within Palantir Foundry.
  • Ontology Management: Develop and refine "Objects" (e.g., Soldiers, Equipment, Units) and their relationships to ensure a clean, accurate digital representation of Army operations.
  • Data Hygiene: Assist with the cleanup of legacy data models and implement automated data quality checks.
  • Decision Support: Build low-code/no-code applications and dashboards that allow senior leaders to access high-quality data in real-time.
  • Architecture: Implement Medallion Lakehouse concepts to organize data into Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers for downstream analytics.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Technical: 5-8 years of experience in Data Engineering with expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark.
  • Platform: Demonstrated experience with Army Vantage (Palantir Foundry) and the Advana ecosystem.
  • Clearing: Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
  • Bonus: Familiarity with Army data sources like IPPS-A, GCSS-Army, or GFEBS.

Travel: Minimal 10%

Location:Open to Remote. Local preferred at client site in Crystal City VA or Aberdeen MD.

Target salary range: $101,144 - $174,591

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

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About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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