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Army Vantage Data Engineer

BRS

Skills

Required

  • data engineering / software development / analytics
  • Python
  • SQL
  • PySpark
  • AI/ML
  • ETL/ELT pipelines
  • distributed data processing
  • predictive modeling / forecasting / NLP / LLM-enabled workflows
  • Data Science
  • CompTIA Security+

Preferred

  • Pipeline
  • Palantir
  • AIP
  • Code Repositories
  • Ontology Manager

About BRS

  • Vista Innovative Solutions (VIS) is a Government Consulting and Contracting firm supporting missions throughout the world. VIS is seeking an Army Vantage Data Engineer to join our team.
  • Army Vantage is a data-driven command and control platform built on Palantir Foundry specifically for the U.S. Army.

Responsibilities

  • It connects over 30,000 datasets across hundreds of disconnected legacy systems into a single operational window.
  • By applying AI analytics to this data foundation, Vantage helps Army commanders make rapid, real-time decisions on combat readiness, supply chain logistics, finance, and personnel management.
  • The Army Vantage Developer’s role is to build and maintain data pipelines, analytics and AI models, and low-code operational applications on this platform in support of the Army Human Resource Command.
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines in Palantir Foundry, including ingestion, transformation, and validation of data from multiple Army source systems and legacy platforms.
  • Develop analytics and AI/ML models and ontology objects that give users a consistent, trusted view of operational data.
  • Operationalize AI by embedding models into low-code applications (e.g., Workshop, Slate) and AI-enabled workflows (e.g., Palantir AIP) that deliver real-time insights on readiness, logistics, finance, and personnel.
  • Write and optimize transforms using PySpark, Python, and SQL, including feature engineering and data preparation for model training.
  • Gather requirements from Army commanders and staff and translate them into technical and AI-driven solutions.
  • Monitor pipeline and model health, troubleshoot failures, and track model performance, accuracy, and drift.
  • Apply data governance, security, access-control, and responsible AI standards in line with Army and DoD policy.
  • Utilize Agile Framework to manage tasks and document solutions for the Vantage developer community.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in data engineering, software development, or analytics, including building ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with PySpark or similar distributed data processing.
  • Experience applying AI/ML (e.g., predictive modeling, forecasting, NLP, or LLM-enabled workflows) to operational data and putting models into production.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • CompTIA Security+.
  • Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred

  • Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry (Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, Ontology Manager, Workshop, Slate) and/or AIP.
  • Army, DoD, or federal data environment experience.

Benefits

  • Vista Innovative Solutions (VIS) offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement