Financial Management (FM) Palantir Data Management Data Analyst

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Management Palantir Management Data Analyst to lead teams supporting Department of War clients. You will design and enhance modern Palantir Foundry solutions to strengthen financial management operations, improve reporting, and enable data-driven decisions across enterprise transformations.

You will serve as the primary client contact, guiding strategy and maintaining relationships while mentoring project teams.

Qualifications

• Active Secret federal DoW clearance or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience.
• Ability to commute to client site or Guidehouse offices.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry and related data workflows.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark-based processing.
• Experience building data solutions with Palantir Foundry and data pipelines.
• Strong experience with relational/analytic data stores and data modeling.
• Knowledge of federal financial data, budgets, execution, and accounting data.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and enhance Palantir Foundry-based financial management solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor project team members and promote collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Python

SQL

PySpark

Spark

Data modeling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

DoD/Federal data domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Databricks

Oracle

Postgres

SQL Server

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Financial Management (FM) Palantir Management Data Analyst within Guidehouse’s Defense and Security Financial Management Practice, you will lead teams support Department of War clients in designing, developing, and enhancing modern solutions in the Vantage platform, leveraging Palantir Found that strengthen financial management operations, improve financial reporting and data transparency, and enable data-driven decision-making across enterprise financial management transformation initiatives. You will serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, providing strategic guidance and maintaining strong client relationships. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor project team members and foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development across the program.

Job Family

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

As a Financial Management (FM) Palantir Management Data Analyst within Guidehouse’s Defense and Security Financial Management Practice, you will lead teams support Department of War clients in designing, developing, and enhancing modern solutions in the Vantage platform, leveraging Palantir Found that strengthen financial management operations, improve financial reporting and data transparency, and enable data-driven decision-making across enterprise financial management transformation initiatives. You will serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, providing strategic guidance and maintaining strong client relationships. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor project team members and foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development across the program.

What You Will Need

• Active and maintained Secret Federal or DoW security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of FIVE (5) years of professional experience
• Selected candidate must be able to commute to the client site or Guidehouse offices.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry, including Workshop.
• Experience in Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark-based data processing.
• Experience building or supporting data solutions using Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, transforms, datasets, and data lineage.
• Experience working with relational and analytical data stores (e.g., Databricks, Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server) and applying sound data modeling principles.
• Experience handling federal financial data, including budget, execution, and accounting data, with an understanding of data controls and reconciliation needs.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Direct experience supporting DoW financial, PPBE, comptroller/CFO, or audit-related programs.
• Experience supporting or integrating Palantir with DoD Advana
• Understanding and experience with Federal financial systems (e.g., GFEBS, Navy ERP, DAI, DEAMS) and Federal financial management and accounting concepts, data structures, and policy (e.g., Treasury Financial Manual, OMB Circular A-123, SFFAS, USSGL).
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD concepts, and Agile delivery methodologies in secure environments.
• Prior experience working directly within the Advana/Vantage ecosystems or adjacent DoD enterprise analytics platforms.
• Certifications (Palantir, AWS, Azure, Databricks).
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, lineage, and access controls in classified or controlled unclassified environments.
• Understanding of DoW data, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, ATO processes).
• Previous consulting experience supporting federal or defense clients.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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.

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