Job Family:
Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Design, model, and maintain enterprise data structures within the Palantir ecosystem. Focus on effective use of Ontology Manager, and other Ontology based data governance capabilities to enable large‑scale analytics and application interoperability.
Develop and maintain data ontologies using Palantir Ontology Manager.
Manage and optimize the Data Asset Inventory and metadata structures.
Define and govern the Enterprise Metadata Schema to ensure consistency across applications and domains.
Design and maintain APIs for Ontology objects and coordinate integration with application teams.
Partner with data producers and consumers to ensure accurate modeling and governance across the platform.
Develop trusted relationships with clients at all levels of the organization to obtain a more complete perspective and understanding of our clients’ mission, challenges, and goals to deliver tailored solutions.
Support business development efforts (e.g., responding to RFPs/RFIs, developing white papers, creating pitch decks and capability briefings, etc.).
What You Will Need:
ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
THREE (3) or more years’ experience in hands-on data modeling and/or data architecture.
Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology design, data modeling, and structured metadata governance.
Experience in building and optimizing pipelines within Palantir.
Strong understanding of API structures and integration patterns within Palantir.
Experience with enterprise data architecture principles.
Ability to support remote, hybrid, and on-site projects in the DC metro area.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Ability to collaborate with application developers and data governance teams.SIX (6) years’ experience in hands-on data modeling and/or data architecture.
Deep understanding of relational database concepts
Proficiency in querying and joining datasets using SQL.
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.
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Skills Required
- ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- THREE (3) or more years' experience in hands-on data modeling and/or data architecture
- Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology design, data modeling, and structured metadata governance
- Experience in building and optimizing pipelines within Palantir
- Strong understanding of API structures and integration patterns within Palantir
- Experience with enterprise data architecture principles
Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.
Guidehouse Insights
What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
