War Data Platform & Foundry Architect - Hybrid

Kalman & Company, Inc.; Stafford (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading data platforms

Hybrid work

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Kalman & Company, Inc. seeks a War Data Platform / Palantir Foundry Data Architect & Analyst to lead data pipelines, models, and analytics for DoD clients.

You will architect secure data flows, define ontology-based models, and deliver production-grade solutions across Databricks, Foundry, and WDP while collaborating with military and government stakeholders. The role emphasizes autonomous work, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 5+ years experience in data engineering/architecture
• 2+ years hands-on with Palantir Foundry/WDP/Maven Data Platform or similar DoD data fabrics
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple technical tasks

Responsibilities

• Support/lead the architecture, design, and implementation of data pipelines, data models, and analytic workflows within War Data Platform and/or Palantir Foundry
• Develop scalable, secure, and production-grade data integration solutions for structured and unstructured DoD datasets
• Create ontology-driven data models, object schemas, and operational data transformations aligned with DoD mission requirements
• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end ETL pipelines that ingest raw data sources into Databricks, orchestrate transformations across cluster environments, and deliver analytics-ready datasets for Foundry, WDP, and downstream applications
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and analysts to understand data requirements and implement analytic solutions at scale
• Provide authoritative thought leadership on DoD data fabrics and modern data engineering practices
• Produce documentation, data dictionaries, and briefing materials communicating complex data architectures and insights

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science/related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

WDP

Databricks

Maven Data Platform

Job description

Kalman & Company, Inc. seeks a War Data Platform / Palantir Foundry Data Architect & Analyst to lead data pipelines, models, and analytics for DoD clients.

You will architect secure data flows, define ontology-based models, and deliver production-grade solutions across Databricks, Foundry, and WDP while collaborating with military and government stakeholders. The role emphasizes autonomous work, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects.