Palantir Foundry Ontology Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Palantir Foundry Ontology Engineer in McLean, VA to design and implement AI solution architectures. You will apply advanced consulting and technical expertise, mentor team members, and address client business needs within security and ethics frameworks.

The role requires hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry AIP, Foundry Workshop and Ontology Manager, and a strong foundation in data engineering and DevSecOps practices. A U.S. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data science, data engineering, ML engineering, software engineering, DevOps, or research.
• Experience with Python or TypeScript.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry AIP for application development.
• Experience with Maven Smart Systems.
• Experience with data connections and Code Repos or Pipeline Builder for data ingestion and transformation.
• Experience with Foundry application and workflow development in Workshop and Ontology Manager.
• Experience with Agile software teams, code reviews, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with Git repositories, CI/CD workflows, or infrastructure automation.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solution architecture and strategy using various AI technologies.
• Address clients’ business problems while aligning with organizational goals and ethics.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and mentor team members.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Foundry AIP

Maven Smart Systems

Data pipelines

Ontology Manager

Agile / DevSecOps

Git / CI/CD

Security clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Foundry Workshop

Job description

Job Number: R0246902

Palantir Foundry Ontology Engineer

The Opportunity:

Design and implement effective AI solution architecture and strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and methods to address clients' business problems and needs, while complying with the organization’s strategies and business goals, and key ethical considerations. Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with data science, data engineering, machine learning engineering, software engineering, DevOps, or research
• Experience with Python or TypeScript
• Experience with Palantir Foundry AIP for application development
• Experience with Maven Smart Systems
• Experience with data connections and Code Repos or Pipeline Builder for data ingestion and transformation
• Experience with Foundry application and workflow development in Workshop and Ontology Manager
• Experience working with Agile software teams, conducting code reviews, and implementing DevSecOps practices
• Experience with Git repositories, CI/CD workflows, or infrastructure automation
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with mission analytics or government-focused data solutions
• Experience with AI or ML model integration within Foundry applications
• Knowledge of Foundry security models, access control, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to engage with stakeholders, define requirements, and translate them into technical solutions

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.