Financial Management (FM) Palantir Data Analyst (Analyst and Manager Levels), Department of War (DoW), Secret Clearance

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance modern financial management solutions within the Vantage platform using Palantir Foundry.

• Build and support Foundry-based data solutions, including pipelines, transforms, datasets, data lineage, and related data-processing workflows.

• Develop and enhance Palantir Workshop applications that enable financial analysis, reporting, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.

• Develop data-processing solutions using Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark.

• Work with relational and analytical data platforms such as Databricks, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, applying sound data modeling principles.

• Support or integrate solutions with DoD Advana/Vantage and other enterprise analytics platforms as project requirements evolve.

• Work with federal financial data covering budgeting, execution, accounting, and related financial management processes.

• Apply appropriate data controls, validation processes, and reconciliation practices to maintain data accuracy and integrity.

• Troubleshoot complex data and application issues and communicate technical findings and solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Contribute to data governance, metadata management, lineage, access controls, and secure data practices where required.

• Operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused consulting environment while collaborating effectively with client and project teams.

• Manager-level: Supervise and mentor project team members, lead multidisciplinary teams, establish accountability, and support professional development.

• Manager-level: Engage senior stakeholders, influence decisions, and help drive delivery across complex financial transformation initiatives.

• Travel up to 20% based on client and project needs.

Requirements:

• Active and maintained Secret Federal or Department of War security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with at least 2+ years of relevant experience for Analyst-level positions.

• 5+ years of relevant experience for Manager-level positions, including demonstrated leadership experience.

• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including data pipelines, transforms, datasets, and data lineage.

• Experience with Palantir Workshop and a strong understanding of the broader Palantir ecosystem.

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark-based data processing.

• Experience working with relational and analytical data stores such as Databricks, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.

• Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, controls, reconciliation, and governance principles.

• Experience working with federal financial data, including budget, execution, and accounting information.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and translate technical concepts effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% based on client needs.

• Preferred: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Preferred: Direct experience supporting Department of War financial, PPBE, comptroller/CFO, or audit-related programs.

• Preferred: Familiarity with federal financial systems such as GFEBS, Navy ERP, DAI, or DEAMS.

• Preferred: Understanding of federal financial management and accounting concepts, including the Treasury Financial Manual, OMB Circular A-123, SFFAS, and USSGL.

• Preferred: Experience with Advana/Vantage or adjacent DoD enterprise analytics platforms.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD concepts, and Agile delivery in secure environments.

• Preferred: Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, lineage, and access controls in classified or controlled environments.

• Preferred: Understanding of DoW security and compliance frameworks, including RMF and ATO processes.

• Preferred: Prior federal or defense consulting experience.

• Preferred: Palantir, AWS, Azure, or Databricks certifications.

• Manager-level: Proven ability to supervise and mentor team members, lead multidisciplinary teams, influence senior stakeholders, and foster collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits:

• Remote work opportunity within the United States.

• Full-time or part-time work arrangements, depending on project requirements and funding.

• Family medical coverage with 54% of the cost covered.

• Family dental coverage with 54% of the cost covered.

• Family vision coverage with 54% of the cost covered.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Overutilization bonuses for Time and Materials (T&M) contracts.

• Lifetime event bonuses for qualifying events such as marriage or the birth of a child.

• Profit-sharing opportunities for business or project work brought into the organization.

• Unlimited leave, subject to approval.

• 401(k) with 100% employer matching on the first 4% contributed.

• $1,000 annual training budget to support professional development.

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical federal financial transformation initiatives using modern data and analytics technologies.

• Potential to contribute to high-impact projects involving Palantir Foundry, Vantage, federal financial systems, and enterprise-scale data.