Palantir AI & Data Science Lead Engineer

Relha LLC; United States; On-site; USD 159,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte GPS is seeking a Lead Palantir AI and Data Science Engineer II to design and deliver secure data platforms, pipelines, and analytics products that enable mission-critical decisions and measurable client impact.

You will lead client workshops, translate business needs into technical priorities, mentor peers, and ensure scalable, compliant solutions using Palantir Foundry and cloud technologies across diverse government and public sector programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data science, data manipulation, or data analysis.
• 3+ years of experience working with Palantir Foundry.
• 5+ years of experience leading client requirement-gathering sessions and directing peers and junior team members to deliver aligned technical solutions.
• Active Secret security clearance required
• Ability to travel 5-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer secure, automated data pipelines from authoritative source systems into a centralized analytics environment using Palantir Foundry and cloud-based technologies.
• Build and deploy scalable data engineering solutions that enable digital transformation goals and support mission-critical decision-making.
• Lead the development of prototype MVP dashboards, analytics views, and workflow applications tailored to high-priority functional domains and operational needs.
• Integrate, transform, and operationalize enterprise data to deliver analytics products that improve reporting, visibility, and user adoption across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, lead technical workshops, resolve issues, and demonstrate solutions through client-facing presentations and demos.
• Apply data modeling, ETL, DevOps, and statistical programming practices to improve data quality, platform performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the implementation of AI-enabled workflow applications and agentic solutions to enhance automation and decision support.
• Lead solution design and delivery in secure environments, ensuring alignment with clearance requirements and enterprise data governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Independent/team player

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Cloud platforms

ETL

Job description

Deloitte GPS is seeking a Lead Palantir AI and Data Science Engineer II to design and deliver secure data platforms, pipelines, and analytics products that enable mission-critical decisions and measurable client impact.

You will lead client workshops, translate business needs into technical priorities, mentor peers, and ensure scalable, compliant solutions using Palantir Foundry and cloud technologies across diverse government and public sector programs.