Data Scientist II - Foundry, ML & Enterprise Data Solutions

National Capitol Contracting, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Capitol Contracting, LLC is seeking a Data Scientist II with Foundry expertise to design, develop, and deploy advanced data solutions using Palantir Foundry and related analytics platforms. You will work across data engineering, analytics, and data science to transform complex data into actionable insights for operations and strategy.

The ideal candidate has strong Python/SQL/R skills, experience with data pipelines and ML models, and can collaborate with business and technical teams in

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or higher
• Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data platforms
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL and/or R
• Experience building data pipelines, ETL workflows, and data integration processes
• Knowledge of machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analysis techniques
• Experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple sources
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Foundry
• Understanding of cloud environments, distributed systems, and modern data architectures
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
• Experience with version control and Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows within Palantir Foundry
• Build and optimize data models, ontology structures, and analytics applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Develop and deploy machine learning models, predictive analytics, and statistical analyses
• Perform data cleansing, transformation, integration, and validation
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights
• Support ETL/ELT processes and data integration solutions
• Work with data engineers, analysts, and leadership to deliver enterprise data solutions
• Optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure platform reliability
• Document processes, workflows, and solution architectures
• Maintain data governance, security, and compliance

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Data pipelines

ETL

Machine learning

Tableau

Power BI

Foundry

Cloud

Git

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, CS, or related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Spark

PySpark

Hadoop

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

National Capitol Contracting, LLC is seeking a Data Scientist II with Foundry expertise to design, develop, and deploy advanced data solutions using Palantir Foundry and related analytics platforms. You will work across data engineering, analytics, and data science to transform complex data into actionable insights for operations and strategy.

The ideal candidate has strong Python/SQL/R skills, experience with data pipelines and ML models, and can collaborate with business and technical teams in