Data Engineer (IE / Ops Research)

Guidehouse-Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data engineering professional for Palantir Foundry, focusing on building and maintaining data pipelines, governance, and automation. The role involves developing UIs, workflows, and simulations, coordinating with operations, supply chain, and analytics teams in the DC metro area.

Required are 3+ years in hands-on data engineering or database management, with Foundry experience a plus and PySpark scripting capability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data engineering and/or database management.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry components is a plus.
• Strong scripting/programming skills, preferably PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines and governance capabilities in Palantir Foundry.
• Develop data workflows and automations; monitor platform performance.
• Collaborate with non-technical users to gather requirements and translate them into technical specs.

Skills

Data engineering

PySpark

Requirements gathering

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Foundry Code Repositories

Pipeline Builder

Workshop

Slate

Machinery

Job description

Job Family:Data Science ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active SecretWhat You Will Do: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.).What You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.Bachelor's degree obtainedTHREE (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.What Would Be Nice To Have: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.The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.