Palantir Foundry Data Analyst

West 4th Strategy•Arlington, VA

8d•$155,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We need an experienced Palantir Foundry Data Analyst at the National Guard Bureau (NGB). The NGB is the link between the Army and Air National Guard and the Department of War (DoW). You will support operations on the Minuteman project team, which manages the NGB's enterprise data environment within the DoW's central analytics platform, and solves real-world problems through app development, geospatial analysis, and data summarization directly enabling smarter, faster decision-making for end users. In this role, you will build within Palantir Foundry applications including Workshop, Ontology Manager, and Gaia to streamline workflows, create dynamic apps, map geospatial data, and summarize insights, translating complex requirements into efficient workflows and easy-to-use applications while working with mission stakeholders and end users to refine and deliver impactful products. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Three (3) to ten (10) years of directly related experience
3+ years of experience with data analysis, exploration, visualization, or cleaning
3+ years of experience building within Palantir Foundry applications, including Workshop, Ontology Manager, and Gaia
Experience with data summarization tools, including AI-powered (AIP) tools
Experience building maps and geospatial analytics within Palantir Foundry
Experience with data storytelling, visualization, and user experience (UX) design
Ability to translate complex requirements into efficient workflows or easy-to-use applications in Foundry
Ability to work collaboratively with mission stakeholders and end users to refine and deliver impactful applications and insights
Active Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Department of War (DoW) mission and associated datasets
Experience with Advana, Databricks, Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau in a DoD environment
Prior experience supporting OUSD Personnel & Readiness (P&R) or National Guard Bureau (NGB) missions

Responsibilities

Build and deliver applications within Palantir Foundry using Workshop, Ontology Manager, and Gaia
Analyze, explore, clean, and visualize complex mission datasets to produce actionable insights
Develop maps and geospatial analytics within Palantir Foundry to support operational analysis
Apply data summarization tools, including AI-powered (AIP) capabilities, to surface insights quickly
Translate complex mission requirements into efficient workflows and easy-to-use Foundry applications
Work collaboratively with mission stakeholders and end users to refine and deliver impactful applications and insights
Apply data storytelling, visualization, and user experience (UX) design principles so findings are clear and usable
Research, design, and develop software and specialized utility programs in support of mission requirements
Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
Update and enhance existing software capabilities
Develop specifications and performance requirements, coordinating with engineering counterparts to integrate hardware and software systems as required
Maintain databases within the application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
Streamline workflows and support DoW operations on the Minuteman project team to enable faster, better-informed decisions