Senior Palantir Foundry Engineer (USASOC-CDAO)

Kentro; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kentro seeks a Senior Palantir Foundry Engineer to lead hands-on design, development, and optimization of data pipelines and solutions for the USASOC CDAO. You will translate complex mission requirements into scalable Foundry data products, collaborating with data engineers, scientists, analysts, and government stakeholders.

The role focuses on secure, reliable data solutions, ontology modeling, and rigorous data governance in a mission-critical environment. Onsite in Fayetteville, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data platform engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing solutions within Palantir Foundry.
• Production-grade data pipelines and data products experience.
• Experience integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
• Experience working with relational and non-relational data technologies.
• Experience in Agile software development environments.
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products within Palantir Foundry.
• Develop and optimize Foundry pipelines using Python, SQL, PySpark, and Foundry-native technologies.
• Build and maintain Foundry data transformations and workflows supporting USASOC mission requirements.
• Develop and manage Ontology models representing operational data and relationships.
• Integrate data from enterprise, operational, and mission systems into Foundry.
• Define data ingestion, transformation, validation, and quality processes for reliable data products.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and mission users to operationalize analytical models.
• Mentor junior engineers and advance Foundry development best practices.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Python

SQL

PySpark

Data pipelines

Ontology modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for Senior Palantir Foundry Engineer to support the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO). This position will provide hands‑on technical leadership in designing, developing, integrating, and optimizing data solutions within the Palantir Foundry platform.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Palantir Foundry and the ability to translate complex operational requirements into scalable data products, pipelines, and analytical capabilities. This individual will work closely with data engineers, software engineers, data scientists, analysts, mission owners, and government stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and mission‑focused data solutions.

Location: Onsite in Fayetteville, NC

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, datasets, and data products within the Palantir Foundry platform.
• Develop and optimize Foundry pipelines using Python, SQL, PySpark, and Foundry‑native technologies.
• Build and maintain Foundry data transformations, workflows, datasets, and analytical applications supporting USASOC mission requirements.
• Develop and manage Ontology models that represent operational entities, relationships, actions, and mission data.
• Integrate data from disparate enterprise, operational, and mission systems into Foundry.
• Design data ingestion, transformation, validation, and quality processes to ensure reliable and trusted data products.
• Work with data scientists, analysts, and mission users to operationalize analytical models and workflows within Foundry.
• Develop reusable data products and services that support CDAO analytics and decision‑making capabilities.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, data quality issues, performance problems, and integration challenges.
• Optimize Foundry pipelines and data products for scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Support the development and deployment of Foundry applications and workflows that provide actionable insights to mission stakeholders.
• Apply data governance, access controls, security requirements, and data management practices within the platform.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and systems engineering teams to ensure data solutions operate within applicable security and authorization requirements.
• Participate in technical design reviews and translate mission requirements into technical implementation plans.
• Document data architectures, pipeline designs, integrations, dependencies, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on Foundry development, data engineering, and platform best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of CDAO's data engineering architecture, development standards, and engineering practices.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, demonstrations, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Coordinate directly with government technical leads and mission stakeholders to identify requirements, resolve technical issues, and prioritize development efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Equivalent education and experience may be considered in accordance with contract and position requirements.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data platform engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated hands‑on experience developing solutions within Palantir Foundry.
  • Experience designing and implementing production‑grade data pipelines and data products.
  • Experience integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
  • Experience working with relational and non‑relational data technologies.
  • Experience supporting data engineering solutions in DoD, federal, or other mission‑critical environments.
  • Experience working in Agile software development environments.
  • Experience collaborating directly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting USASOC, USSOCOM, or another Special Operations Forces organization.
• Previous experience supporting a Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) or comparable enterprise data organization.
• Experience developing Foundry solutions for DoD mission, intelligence, operations, logistics, or command‑and‑control use cases.
• Experience working with Foundry in classified or air‑gapped environments.
• Experience with Foundry Ontology development and operationalization.
• Experience building Foundry applications using Workshop, Slate, or similar Foundry application‑development capabilities.
• Experience integrating Foundry with enterprise APIs, databases, message queues, cloud services, and external applications.
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience deploying machine learning or advanced analytics capabilities into operational data workflows.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DoD data standards, enterprise data architectures, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience working in TS/SCI or other classified environments.
• Experience supporting systems subject to RMF/ATO requirements.
• Palantir Foundry certification or demonstrated equivalent platform expertise.

Clearance Requirement

• Minimum active Top Secret clearance required.
• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card).

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
• We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations.
• We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking.
• We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
• In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events.
• We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long‑term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. 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 or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self‑identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [e-mail].