Palantir Foundry Data Analyst

West 4th Strategy, LLC is seeking an experienced Palantir Foundry Data Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau's Minuteman project team and enterprise data environment. The role focuses on developing Foundry applications, performing data and geospatial analysis, summarizing insights, and translating mission requirements into efficient workflows and user-friendly applications.

Responsibilities:

• Build and deliver applications within Palantir Foundry using Workshop, Ontology Manager, and Gaia
• Analyze, explore, clean, and visualize complex mission datasets to produce actionable insights
• Develop maps and geospatial analytics within Palantir Foundry to support operational analysis
• Apply data summarization tools, including AI-powered (AIP) capabilities, to surface insights quickly
• Translate complex mission requirements into efficient workflows and easy-to-use Foundry applications
• Work collaboratively with mission stakeholders and end users to refine and deliver impactful applications and insights
• Apply data storytelling, visualization, and user experience (UX) design principles so findings are clear and usable
• Research, design, and develop software and specialized utility programs in support of mission requirements
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
• Update and enhance existing software capabilities
• Develop specifications and performance requirements, coordinating with engineering counterparts to integrate hardware and software systems as required
• Maintain databases within the application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
• Streamline workflows and support DoW operations on the Minuteman project team to enable faster, better-informed decisions

Requirements:

• Three (3) to ten (10) years of directly related experience
• 3+ years of experience with data analysis, exploration, visualization, or cleaning
• 3+ years of experience building within Palantir Foundry applications, including Workshop, Ontology Manager, and Gaia
• Experience with data summarization tools, including AI-powered (AIP) tools
• Experience building maps and geospatial analytics within Palantir Foundry
• Experience with data storytelling, visualization, and user experience (UX) design
• Ability to translate complex requirements into efficient workflows or easy-to-use applications in Foundry
• Ability to work collaboratively with mission stakeholders and end users to refine and deliver impactful applications and insights
• B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or Business Intelligence
• Active Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government
• Experience with the Department of War (DoW) mission and associated datasets
• Experience with Advana, Databricks, Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau in a DoD environment
• Prior experience supporting OUSD Personnel & Readiness (P&R) or National Guard Bureau (NGB) missions