Palantir Foundry Solution Architect - SME

CACI • Ashburn, VA

6h • $113,200 - $237,800

About The Position

CACI’s Agile Solution Factory is seeking a Senior Foundry Solution Architect to lead the Army National Guard’s development on the Army Data Platform (Palantir Foundry / Army Vantage). The role architects ontology-driven data solutions, pipelines, applications, and AI capabilities; oversees platform governance, integrations, and operational decision support; and serves as the ARNG’s primary Foundry technical advisor. The architect guides technical teams, collaborates with government leadership, and delivers scalable solutions in an Agile environment.

The position requires active Secret DoD clearance (interim eligibility considered) and U.S. citizenship. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field is requested, with equivalent experience accepted. The role requires at least seven years of related technical experience and hands-on Palantir Foundry expertise. Travel is up to 10%.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret DoD clearance; interim eligibility is considered.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, MIS, or a related field; equivalent experience is accepted.
• At least 7 years of related technical experience.
• Hands-on Palantir Foundry experience with Pipeline Builder, Python/PySpark, code repositories, Ontology Manager, Workshop, AIP Logic, and Agent Studio.
• Proficiency in Python/PySpark, SQL, ontology design, and developing actionable data models and transformations.
• Experience with ontology design, LLM/agentic solutions, enterprise data governance, and Microsoft Power Platform/Dataverse.
• Experience developing and evaluating enterprise LLM/agentic solutions using RAG, prompt engineering, or AIP.
• Experience with federal/DoW data and compute governance, including standards and ownership.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced Agile environments.
• Ability to brief senior government leadership and develop executive-level deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Palantir Foundry or Microsoft Power Platform certifications, including PL-600 or PL-400.
• Experience with the Army Data Platform, C2DAO, MAVEN, or DoW data systems, including IPPS-A, GFEBS, DCPS, SAP, or ADVANA.
• National Guard Bureau or state-level Guard experience.
• Familiarity with Army 365, IL5 cloud environments, and enterprise Power Platform architecture, including Dataverse, ALM, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Experience with Copilot Studio, Azure data/AI tools such as Databricks, Synapse, or Data Factory, and enterprise agent frameworks.
• Experience delivering technical training and guidance, with knowledge of security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern ARNG’s Foundry ontology, data pipelines, and object models to align with operational needs and Army UDRA standards.
• Develop Workshop applications, dashboards, and write-back capabilities to capture operational decisions.
• Design ontology-grounded AI solutions using AIP Logic, Agent Studio, and LLM workflows, including agent evaluation frameworks.
• Oversee C2DAO compute governance, resource forecasting, project prioritization, and data governance standards.
• Integrate Foundry with Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse, ADVANA, Army Vantage, and other DoW systems.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams, mentor developers, provide technical guidance, and deliver executive-level briefings.
• Establish UAT and production-readiness standards, resolve escalated technical issues, and support Agile delivery.
• Develop and evaluate enterprise LLM and agentic solutions using approaches such as RAG, prompt engineering, or AIP.
• Deliver technical training and guidance.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit
• Learning and development opportunities
• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Family support benefits
• Continuing education benefits
• Time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior