Palantir Mission Integration Lead

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Palantir Mission Integration Lead in Fayetteville, NC, to direct full-lifecycle software development efforts utilizing Palantir Foundry. This role emphasizes both hands-on development and technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders for successful project implementations.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in classified settings, proficiency with Palantir tools, and a TS/SCI clearance. The projected salary range is between $99,000 to $225,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading teams in classified environments.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry tools and governance concepts.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development efforts in Palantir Foundry.
• Guide the team through the software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Data pipeline development

Mentoring junior engineers

DevSecOps principles

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

AWS

Azure

Job description

Palantir Mission Integration Lead

As a Palantir Mission Integration Lead, you will lead full‑lifecycle software development efforts within Palantir Foundry, focusing on building scalable data pipelines, applications, and integrations. This role combines hands‑on development with technical leadership, including mentoring junior engineers, managing development roadmaps, and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive successful pilot implementations.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize Foundry‑based applications and data pipelines for customers.
• Guide the team through the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment.
• Lead technical workshops, training sessions, and Foundry adoption initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership for junior engineers and act as a mentor in best practices.
• Oversee repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and software governance within the team.
• Drive ontology mapping, data modeling, and API development to support data integration.
• Work with leadership and stakeholders to define development roadmaps and sprint planning.
• Establish and enforce DevSecOps principles within Foundry projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading teams in classified or restricted network environments.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry tools, such as Ontology, Workshop, Contour, Quiver, Code Workbook, Pipeline Builder, and AIP.
• Knowledge of governance or security concepts in secure environments.
• Ability to translate mission requirements into technical requirements and delivery plans.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast‑moving, and security‑sensitive environments.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).

Nice to Have

• Experience with mission analytics or government‑focused data solutions.
• Knowledge of Foundry security models, access control, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of API integration.
• Knowledge of data engineering tools and frameworks, including ETL processes, data pipelines, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Ability to lead the implementation of data pipelines, ontology, and Foundry applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to communicate effectively with senior leaders, technical teams, and non‑technical users.
• Master’s degree in Data Science or a related field.

Clearance

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

Compensation

Projected salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors including location, experience, and organizational requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.