Palantir Data Scientist (Onsite Vandenberg, CA)
Accenture Federal ServicesPoint Mugu, CAPosted 21 March 2026
Job Description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The work:
As a Data Scientist in this role, you will assist in the design and development of an application in Palantir Foundry to enable the client to track and forecast costs with space launch equipment. Your work will involve creating and implementing data models, visualizations, and Python scripts to analyze and interpret complex datasets.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and enhance applications in Palantir Foundry
Build data models, visualizations, and automated workflows using Python
Translate data insights into actionable recommendations
Collaborate with project teams to ensure on‑time delivery
Create user guides and technical documentation
Here is what you need:
US citizenship (Secret clearance eligible)
Bachelors degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience developing in Palantir Foundry
Strong Python skills for custom algorithms and workflow automation
Solid data engineering background
Ability to present insights through clear, effective visualizations
Preferred experience:
Active DOD Secret clearance highly desired
Experience with cost‑tracking or cost‑forecasting tools
Familiarity with aerospace or space launch datasets
***This position is onsite in Vandenberg, CA***
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland
. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
You can find more information on benefits here.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$86,400
$176,200 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
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