Job description

Job Family : Data Science Consulting Travel Required : Up to 25% Clearance Required : Active Secret What You Will Do : As a Financial Management (FM) Palantir Management Data Analyst within Guidehouse’s Defense and Security Financial Management Practice, you will lead teams support Department of War clients in designing, developing, and enhancing modern solutions in the Vantage platform, leveraging Palantir Found that strengthen financial management operations, improve financial reporting and data transparency, and enable data-driven decision-making across enterprise financial management transformation initiatives. You will serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, providing strategic guidance and maintaining strong client relationships. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor project team members and foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development across the program. What You Will Need : Active and maintained Secret Federal or DoW security clearance. Bachelor’s degree Minimum of FIVE (5) years of professional experience Selected candidate must be able to commute to the client site or Guidehouse offices. Experience with Palantir Foundry, including Workshop. Experience in Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark-based data processing. Experience building or supporting data solutions using Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, transforms, datasets, and data lineage. Experience working with relational and analytical data stores (e.g., Databricks, Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server) and applying sound data modeling principles. Experience handling federal financial data, including budget, execution, and accounting data, with an understanding of data controls and reconciliation needs. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders. What Would Be Nice To Have : Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Direct experience supporting DoW financial, PPBE, comptroller/CFO, or audit-related programs. Experience supporting or integrating Palantir with DoD Advana Understanding and experience with Federal financial systems (e.g., GFEBS, Navy ERP, DAI, DEAMS) and Federal financial management and accounting concepts, data structures, and policy (e.g., Treasury Financial Manual, OMB Circular A-123, SFFAS, USSGL). Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences. Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD concepts, and Agile delivery methodologies in secure environments. Prior experience working directly within the Advana/Vantage ecosystems or adjacent DoD enterprise analytics platforms. Certifications (Palantir, AWS, Azure, Databricks). Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, lineage, and access controls in classified or controlled unclassified environments. Understanding of DoW data, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, ATO processes). Previous consulting experience supporting federal or defense clients. What We Offer : Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including guidehouse.com or guidehouse myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. 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Data Science Consulting
Active Secret
Active and maintained Secret Federal or DoW security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of FIVE (5) years of professional experience
Selected candidate must be able to commute to the client site or Guidehouse offices.
Experience with Palantir Foundry, including Workshop.
Experience in Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark-based data processing.
Experience building or supporting data solutions using Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, transforms, datasets, and data lineage.
Experience working with relational and analytical data stores (e.g., Databricks, Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server) and applying sound data modeling principles.
Experience handling federal financial data, including budget, execution, and accounting data, with an understanding of data controls and reconciliation needs.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Direct experience supporting DoW financial, PPBE, comptroller/CFO, or audit-related programs.
Experience supporting or integrating Palantir with DoD Advana
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD concepts, and Agile delivery methodologies in secure environments.
Prior experience working directly within the Advana/Vantage ecosystems or adjacent DoD enterprise analytics platforms.
Certifications (Palantir, AWS, Azure, Databricks).
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, lineage, and access controls in classified or controlled unclassified environments.
Understanding of DoW data, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, ATO processes).
Previous consulting experience supporting federal or defense clients.

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Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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