Data Engineer (Vantage) - Clearance Required
About The Position
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. The focus is on scaling data pipelines and ontology management within the Army Vantage/Advana ecosystem. An active Secret clearance is required. This position is open to remote work, with a preference for local candidates at client sites in Crystal City, VA, or Aberdeen, MD. LMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact through innovation and speed, leveraging commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI for federal agencies. They enhance government outcomes across defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in Data Engineering.
- Expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark.
- Demonstrated experience with Army Vantage (Palantir Foundry) and the Advana ecosystem.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
- Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Army data sources like IPPS-A, GCSS-Army, or GFEBS.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Python and PySpark within Palantir Foundry.
- Develop and refine "Objects" (e.g., Soldiers, Equipment, Units) and their relationships to ensure a clean, accurate digital representation of Army operations.
- Assist with the cleanup of legacy data models and implement automated data quality checks.
- Build low-code/no-code applications and dashboards that allow senior leaders to access high-quality data in real-time.
- Implement Medallion Lakehouse concepts to organize data into Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers for downstream analytics.
Benefits
- Target salary range: $101,144 - $174,591
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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