Palantir Analyst

An electric utility client is looking for a Palantir Analyst who is responsible for developing and maintaining data ingestion and consumption pipelines for Palantir, deriving data insights using platform capabilities towards the realization of analytics and data science use cases.

Location: Rosemead, CA 91770 (Hybrid)
Position: Palantir Analyst
Pay Rate: $38.51/hr. on W2
Duration: 18 months or longer
Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm Pacific Time, Weekdays except for the company's holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The job function includes understanding of business requirements, defining data requirements, identifying enterprise data sources, planning, designing, and building data acquisition from sources, defining data model, taxonomy, designing data ingestion pipelines, data normalization, data transformation, and consumption using Palantir.
The position is responsible for developing and maintaining data ingestion and consumption pipelines for Palantir, deriving data insights using platform capabilities towards the realization of analytics and data science use cases. The job function includes developing data insights, data mining, and support for AI/ML use cases training and deployment within the company’s analytics landscape, specifically within Palantir platform.
Specifically, the job involves:
Manage PSPS activations - on call during activations fielding and managing communications, logging tickets, communicating and monitoring different channels
Development of design artifacts to describe technical components of solutions for long term maintenance and support
Development of comprehensive solutions using Palantir
Prioritize and implement solution enhancements and support production issues
Development of documentation for implemented solutions
Participation in daily scrum style meetings
Participation in sprint planning to provide estimates for assigned work
Support of End-to-End testing with the company’s Systems interfacing with solutions in Palantir platform
SOFT SKILLS:
Proficiency with Palantir Foundry
Data Integration: Experience with integrating data from multiple sources into Palantir Foundry, including ETL processes and data transformation.
Foundry's Code Workbooks: Proficiency in using Foundry’s Code Workbooks to write and execute Python, PySpark, or SQL scripts for data processing.
Ontology Development: Ability to model and organize data into an ontology within Foundry, creating logical structures that make data easy to access and use.
Pipeline Management: Experience in building, managing, and optimizing data pipelines in Foundry to ensure efficient data flow and processing.
Palantir Data Governance and Security
Data Lineage and Provenance: Understanding how to implement and utilize data lineage features within Palantir to track data origins, transformations, and usage.
Access Control Management: Knowledge of setting up and managing data access controls within Palantir, ensuring compliance with data governance policies.
Data Compliance: Experience ensuring data usage complies with organizational and regulatory requirements, leveraging Palantir’s compliance tools.
Data Analytics and Visualization
Hands-on with Palantir's Visualization Tools: Proficiency in creating dashboards, reports, and other data visualizations using Palantir’s in-built tools.
Analytical Functions: Experience using Palantir’s analytical functions to conduct complex data analysis, including statistical and predictive modeling.
Collaboration and Workflow Automation
Knowledge of Palantir's Collaborative Features: Familiarity with Palantir’s collaboration features to work with cross-functional teams, share insights, and integrate feedback into data solutions.
Workflow Automation: Ability to design and implement automated workflows within Palantir to streamline data processing tasks and ensure timely data delivery.
Python, SQL, and Big Data Technologies
Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and SQL, essential for coding custom data processing tasks within Palantir.
Big Data Handling: Experience working with large datasets, including knowledge of distributed computing tools like Apache Spark, which can be integrated with Palantir Foundry.
Experience with Industry-Specific Applications
Domain Knowledge: Understanding of the electric utility data requirements
Troubleshooting and Optimization
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during data integration and analysis in Palantir.
Optimization Techniques: Knowledge of optimizing data pipelines and analytical workflows to improve performance and reduce costs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related specialized field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Specialized certification may be required. Typically possesses nine or more years’ experience in the field performing complex analysis, consulting and providing recommendations.
Ability to perform in-depth analysis of the highest-level technical issues. In-depth experience designing and implementing information solutions.
Ability to ensure that system improvements are successfully implemented.
Ability to provide technical engineering and/or architectural guidance on an as-needed basis.

About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you

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