Palantir foundry data analyst

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.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

EDUCATION

B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or Business Intelligence

LOCATION

National Capital Region. One day onsite in Arlington, VA – Preferred
Fully remote - Acceptable

CLEARANCE

Active Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government

CLIENT

OUSD Personnel & Readiness (P&R), Minuteman project team

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week. 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — W2

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $155,000 - $165,000
Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.