Lead AI & Data Analytics Engineer (Palantir Foundry) in Arlington
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Palantir Data Engineer to support a federal acquisition modernization initiative focused on delivering AI-driven analytics and decision-support capabilities.
In this role, you will partner directly with acquisition and contracting stakeholders to identify high-value use cases, integrate data across multiple platforms, and develop scalable analytics solutions using Palantir Foundry, Advana, Databricks, and Microsoft Power Platform.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position for someone who can bridge business needs and technical solutions while driving the development of AI-enabled products that improve operational insight, reduce risk, and support better acquisition decisions.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, business intelligence, or related technical fields.
- Hands-on experience building and deploying solutions in Palantir Foundry (required).
- Experience working within Advana, Jupiter, or similar federal/DoD data environments.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience in JavaScript/TypeScript .
- Experience with modern data platforms and technologies such as Databricks, Spark, Snowflake, Kafka, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Delta Lake, or similar tools.
- Proven ability to design data pipelines, integrate and transform data from multiple sources, and develop scalable analytics solutions.
- Experience applying AI, machine learning, NLP, generative AI, semantic search, or natural query capabilities to business data.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, translate business needs into technical solutions, and lead initiatives with minimal oversight.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.
This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity that offers stability and growth with a growing federal contractor.