Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or data architecture, with hands-on work in Palantir Foundry
Advanced expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and production model development in Python
Proven experience building data pipelines and managing datasets in Palantir Foundry
Demonstrated ability to develop production-grade code for structured and unstructured datasets
Active Secret security clearance required
Responsibilities
Serve as the senior data scientist on the Palantir Foundry team, transforming U.S. Army enterprise data into analytical products
Synthesize critical customer objectives into actionable roadmaps and interpret data insights
Develop, validate, and operationalize machine learning and statistical models in Foundry
Design data models and structures that support analytics and AI/ML use cases
Build and maintain production-grade Foundry pipelines for structured and unstructured datasets
Collaborate with engineers and domain specialists to define and iterate on solution requirements
Benefits
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity to work on impactful projects for the U.S. Army
Collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and specialists
Potential for travel to client sites for implementation work
Engagement in cutting-edge data science and analytics technologies
Full Job Description
Data Scientist (Palantir Foundry)
Remote
Responsibilities:
Serves as the senior data scientist on the Palantir Foundry (Army Vantage) team, turning migrated U.S. Army enterprise data into production-grade analytical products and decision-support workflows
Understands the customer's most critical objectives and synthesizes disparate information into a cohesive vision and actionable roadmap, interpreting what the data signifies and outlining an impact-based plan from use case to prototype to scaled deployment
Develops, validates, and operationalizes machine learning and statistical models in Foundry that help the customer make better decisions
Designs data models, ontologies, and data structures that support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases, and sets standards for data quality, integrity, and security
Builds and maintains production-grade Foundry pipelines and transforms on structured and unstructured datasets that feed models and analytical workflows
Provides data context during ontology design and implements the pipelines backing ontology objects and links
Collaborates with engineers, program managers, and domain specialists to define solution requirements, iterate on solutions, and ship code
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or data architecture, including proven hands-on work in Palantir Foundry
Advanced data science expertise, including statistical analysis, machine learning, and production model development in Python
Advanced Palantir Foundry experience building data pipelines, managing datasets, developing ontologies, and deploying applications
Demonstrated ability to build production-grade code that leverages both structured and unstructured datasets
Willingness to travel as needed for client implementation work
Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security
Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality
Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. Has domain and expert technical knowledge
Directs and controls activities for a client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met
Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation
May supervise others
An active Secret security clearance is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field
Palantir Foundry certification (Data Science or Data Engineer track)
Experience with Palantir AIP
Experience with TypeScript and SQL
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification
