Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a consulting firm focusing on data science and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Data Engineer to build and maintain data pipelines, applications, and workflows, particularly within the Palantir platform, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance operational processes.
Responsibilities
- Focus on engineering, building, and maintaining data pipelines, applications, workflows, and governance capabilities inside the Palantir platform, particularly Code Repositories, Workshop, Slate, and AIP
- Build and configure data pipelines using Code Repositories and Pipeline Builder
- Build applications and workflows using Workshop and Slate within Palantir
- Develop data pipelines involving collecting, transforming, cleaning, and validating data, using Palantir
- Develop and maintain governance applications that monitor platform performance, compliance, and operational health
- Implement and maintain platform‑driven automations and monitoring capabilities
- Coordinate with non-technical users to gather requirements
- Identify, summarize, and catalog data fidelity issues, and make recommendations to the client on how to resolve or mitigate the issues
- Apply industrial engineering methods (time studies, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma, constraints analysis) to improve depot and sustainment processes
- Conduct capacity, throughput, and bottleneck analyses for depot maintenance, MRO, supply chain, and production environments to inform investment, resourcing, and modernization decisions
- Integrate data from ERP/MRO/maintenance systems into simulation models to generate actionable insights for forecasting, scheduling, and scenario analysis
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders (operations, supply chain, engineering, analytics) to design and test “what‑if” scenarios that support strategic planning and infrastructure decisions
- Prepare and deliver clear decision‑support briefings, visualizations, and recommendations for senior leaders regarding depot performance and modernization impacts
- Support adoption of advanced analytics and digital engineering approaches (e.g., predictive modeling, digital twins) to improve depot efficiency and readiness outcomes
- Develop trusted relationships with clients at all levels of the organization to obtain a more complete perspective and understanding of our clients’ mission, challenges, and goals to deliver tailored solutions
- Support business development efforts (e.g., responding to RFPs/RFIs, developing white papers, creating pitch decks and capability briefings, etc.)
Skills
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor's degree obtained
- THREE (3) or more years' experience in hands-on data engineering and/or database management
- Experience in one or more areas of the following; Hands‑on experience with Foundry Code Repositories, Pipeline Builder, Workshop, Slate, and Machinery
- Experience developing data pipelines, UIs, workflows, and automations inside Palantir
- Experience supporting performance monitoring and operational tooling within Foundry
- Experience in scripting or programming experience (PySpark preferred)
- Experience detecting data issues affecting the performance of data pipelines and devise techniques for resolving or mitigating them
- Ability to support remote, hybrid, and on-site projects in the DC metro area
- SIX (6) years' experience in hands-on data engineering, industrial engineering and/or operations research
- Understanding of relational database concepts and structures
- Understanding of platform governance practices and observability
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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