Mid-Level Data Scientist - R&D Analytics (Palantir Foundry)

Job Title: Mid-Level Data Scientist R&D Analytics (Palantir Foundry)

Location: Reston, VA (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract (W2 only)

Job Description:

Team: Early-Stage R&D

Platform: Palantir Foundry

In Person interview may required

We are seeking a Mid-Level Data Scientist to join our early-stage R&D team for a short-term engagement. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to explore a large operational dataset using Palantir Foundry, build functional models, and deliver actionable insights. This role is exploratory in nature, with a focus on uncovering trends, testing hypotheses, and assessing the predictive potential of the data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams to define analytical goals and exploratory paths.
• Clean, structure, and analyze complex datasets within Palantir Foundry.
• Identify trends, correlations, and meaningful data groupings.
• Build and test functional models to evaluate predictive capabilities.
• Assess data quality, completeness, and reliability.
• Determine feasibility of predictive modeling for risk or failure anticipation.
• Document and present findings in a clear, concise report.
• Deliver all models and workflows within Foundry for internal use.

Deliverables:

• Functional models and data pipelines in Palantir Foundry.
• Written summary of findings, including trends, limitations, and predictive insights.
• Strategic recommendations for future analysis or data collection.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3 5 years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Proficiency in Palantir Foundry or similar data platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with exploratory data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Experience with exploratory data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.