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.