AI & Automation Consultant (Palantir Foundry)
About The Position
The AI & Automation Consultant will support the assessment and mapping of the data, systems, and interface environment underpinning CIP, working across Databricks and/or Palantir Foundry ecosystems. The role acts as a junior architect, documenting how data moves, where it resides, and how systems connect to lay the groundwork for scalable, well-governed solutions. The posting also describes the role as a Data Engineer II on the AI & Data team. The position involves assessing current-state data architecture, documenting data lineage and integration patterns, reviewing data quality and reliability, and translating requirements into architecture diagrams and system documentation. The consultant will support governance for financial data under GDA programs, prepare architectural findings and recommendations for leadership, and follow security protocols when handling GDA-related financial information and system access. The role is part of Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice and AI & Data offering, which serves government and public higher education clients with data, AI, and analytics solutions. Travel is expected to average 10%, based on assigned work and clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
- Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- At least 2 years of experience working with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, or Apollo.
- At least 2 years of experience with SQL, Python, or Apache Spark.
- Ability to travel an average of 10%, depending on assigned work, clients, and industries or sectors served.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting government, public sector, or higher education clients.
- Active U.S. TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Map and document existing data flows, pipelines, and integration points across Databricks and/or Palantir Foundry environments.
- Assess current-state data architecture, including source systems, interfaces, and dependencies, to identify gaps, redundancies, and risks.
- Catalog data sources, transformation logic, and downstream consumers to establish clear data lineage.
- Evaluate existing ETL/ELT patterns, such as PySpark and SQL, for structure, quality, and alignment with governance standards, without owning day-to-day build work.
- Partner with technical managers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into architecture diagrams, system maps, and interface documentation.
- Review data pipelines and system configurations to flag issues, data quality gaps, and reliability concerns for remediation by build teams.
- Support the design, documentation, and monitoring of data governance standards for financial data under GDA programs.
- Prepare architectural assessments, findings, and recommendations for leadership, including current-state versus target-state comparisons.
- Maintain strict adherence to security protocols when handling GDA-related financial information and system access.
Benefits
- Broad range of employee benefits.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.
- Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
