Job#: 2068671

Job Description:

SENIOR LEAD CONSULTANT (PALANTIR FOUNDRY ARCHITECT)

WHO WE ARE

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients.?Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.

At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our teams well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. That is why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team.

Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Lead Consultant in our US & Canada practice within the Solutions Delivery organization. As a Senior Lead Consultant, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Palantir solutions for enterprise clients. This role extends beyond technical expertise, requiring a strong presence, strategic consulting skills, and the ability to drive business growth and pre-sales engagements.

As a Senior Lead Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping client data strategies, driving adoption of Foundry-based solutions, and supporting the expansion of our consulting practice. You will work closely with business leaders, technical teams, and sales teams to define roadmaps, develop scalable architectures, and support pre-sales efforts through technical presentations, solution design, and proposal development.

• Lead end-to-end architecture and implementation of Palantir Foundry-based solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and business alignment.
• Conduct data strategy and governance assessments, identifying opportunities for optimization and modernization within the Palantir ecosystem.
• Architect and implement data integration, ontology design, pipeline development, and workflow automation within Foundry.
• Define data modeling and governance frameworks, ensuring efficient data management and analytics capabilities.
• Optimize Palantir Pipelines, Functions, and Object Builders to enhance efficiency, automation, and scalability of data workflows.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to align Foundry solutions with enterprise analytics goals.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients, enabling knowledge transfer and successful adoption of Palantir Foundry.
• Actively contribute to expanding the Palantir practice, defining best practices, mentoring junior consultants, and identifying new service offerings.
• Support the development of thought leadership materials, whitepapers, and industry presentations to enhance the firm’s reputation in data architecture and governance.
• Identify opportunities to expand engagements, improve service offerings, and position the firm as a strategic partner in the Palantir ecosystem.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in data architecture, AI/ML, and analytics, incorporating innovative approaches into client solutions.
• Partner with sales teams to support pre-sales activities, including technical scoping, solution presentations, demos, and proposal development.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and proposals for clients, aligning Foundry solutions with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for long-term partnerships and additional services.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through data-driven transformation initiatives and helping them maximize their investment in Palantir Foundry.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, or analytics consulting, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Proven experience leading large-scale Palantir implementations, optimizing data integration, modeling, and governance strategies.
• Expertise in Palantir Foundry’s data pipeline development, ontology management, and automation capabilities.
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures, including medallion/lakehouse approaches, data governance, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data transformations and workflow automation within Palantir Foundry.
• Hands-on experience optimizing Palantir environments for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Exceptional presence, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive stakeholders and lead client discussions.
• Experience working in pre-sales, business development, and practice growth, including solution shaping, proposal writing, and go-to-market strategy.
• Ability to mentor and guide teams, working in Agile delivery environments to drive solution design, implementation, and deployment.
• Palantir Foundry Professional certification (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, or Application Developer).
• BA/BS required, preferably in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields (applicable education and experience may be substituted).
• Advanced degree (MS) in a quantitative or related discipline preferred (applicable experience may be substituted).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience integrating AI/ML models within Foundry for operational analytics and predictive modeling.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance within Palantir Foundry.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (finance, healthcare, government).
• Previous experience in a consulting environment, with a proven ability to manage client relationships, define project scopes, and oversee solution delivery.

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.