War Data Platform / Foundry Data Architect & Analyst

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

War Data Platform / Palantir Foundry Data Architect & Analyst

Kalman & Company is seeking a highly motivated data architect and analyst with deep expertise in War Data Platform (WDP), Palantir Foundry, and modern data engineering practices to support our Federal and DoW clients. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, advanced analytical and data modeling capabilities, and the ability to lead several of the largest and most technically complex data initiatives in Kalman’s portfolio.

As part of the Business Analytics team, you will help our Government clients modernize data pipelines, enhance data readiness, and build mission-critical analytics that improve decision-making across the DoW. This will be a mostly offsite position with meeting attendance required occasionally in Stafford, VA. The salary range is $160K/yr-195K/yr.

A career with Kalman & Company is both rewarding and challenging. Our clients require skilled, innovative, and mission-driven professionals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. As a Kalman Data Architect/Analyst, you will collaborate with military leaders, engineers, developers, logistics experts, and financial analysts to design, optimize, and govern data ecosystems that support the United States DoW and its allies.

Benefits

• Work with industry-leading data platforms including WDP, Palantir Foundry, and cloud-native analytic tools
• Solve some of the government’s most challenging data integration and readiness problems
• Flexible hybrid work environments with opportunities for both in-person and remote collaboration
• A supportive, inclusive team culture with opportunities for hands-on training, professional development, and cross-domain learning
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Duties/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 DoW datasets
• Create ontology-driven data models, object schemas, and operational data transformations aligned with DoW 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 validated, analytics-ready datasets for Foundry, WDP, and downstream mission applications.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and analysts to understand data requirements, discover data sources, and implement analytic solutions at scale
• Provide authoritative thought leadership on DoW data fabrics, data readiness, and modern data engineering best practices
• Produce clear documentation, data dictionaries, and briefing materials that communicate complex data architectures and analytic insights

Required Education/Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong understanding of DoW systems, acquisition data, logistics data, financial data, or operational data environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or advanced analytics
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, WDP, Maven Data Platform, or similar government data fabrics
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying data pipelines, ontology-based models, and enterprise data workflows
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple technical tasks under minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud technologies
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, metadata management, and master data strategies
• Experience building dashboards and user-facing analytics tools (Foundry UI, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Hands-on experience integrating data for AI/ML systems or RAG/LLM pipelines
• Experience supporting cost estimating, operations research, or acquisition programs

Kalman & Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment and random substance abuse testing and background verification checks.