Deployment Strategist, New Grad

About the role

Palantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. As a Deployment Strategist, you will synthesize disconnected streams of thought into a cohesive understanding of the most important problem, what the data means, what the product needs, what users are motivated by, and where the impact could lie. You will immerse yourself in our customers' most intricate workflows, partner with customer teams, and explore the data to translate ambiguous problems into concrete implementation plans. You will dive into the product landscape to enable us to scale and empower our customers to make better decisions through the transformational power of data and technology. In this role, you will own the path from raw data to real-world outcomes, ensuring that your solutions drive meaningful operational impact.

Key facts

What you'll do

You will orchestrate intake sessions to clarify partner questions and define the scope of feasible solutions. You will craft models that translate messy domains into structured paths, turning unclear ideas into working models that guide development. You will guide builds where code meets user expectations, ensuring technical solutions remain aligned with real-world constraints. You will steer reviews to validate logic against real workflows, balancing analytical thinking with comfort using complex software systems. You will drive shipments that move tools into active use, coordinating with partners to adapt solutions locally for maximum effectiveness. You will map data relationships across systems and teams to ensure comprehensive understanding and integration. You will support long term maintenance through clear documentation that sustains solution integrity over time. You will communicate clearly with diverse teams under tight deadlines, translating ambiguous problems into concrete implementation plans that others can execute. You will balance analytical rigor with user empathy to understand motivations and optimize for impactful outcomes.

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor's degree and will obtain your degree by the start of the role. You bring 3-5 years of relevant experience in operational contexts, demonstrating an ability to navigate complex environments. You balance analytical thinking with comfort using complex software, showing proficiency across technical and operational domains. You communicate clearly with diverse teams under tight deadlines, maintaining professionalism and clarity. You translate ambiguous problems into concrete implementation plans, showing strong ownership and execution capabilities. You are comfortable working with data-driven decision frameworks and can synthesize information from disparate sources. You demonstrate resilience and adaptability when engaging with challenging problem spaces. You are authorized to work in the United States and will provide documentation at hire.

Nice to have

Experience working with government or humanitarian contexts is preferred, particularly in environments where data-driven decisions have high stakes. This background can provide valuable perspective for engaging with complex operational challenges and partner constraints. Familiarity with public sector workflows or crisis response environments may help you integrate more quickly into engagements where timely action is critical. Exposure to mission-driven problem spaces can deepen your empathy for partner needs and strengthen your solution design.

Practical notes

This engagement is Full-time based in Washington, D.C., and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. No specific hours are outlined in this listing, but the role requires availability during standard business hours for collaboration with partners and internal teams. Travel requirements are not specified in this description, though the role may involve occasional in-person engagement depending on partner needs. There are no visa sponsorship details listed, and interested candidates should confirm eligibility during the application process. No application deadline is provided in this listing, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as their materials are ready and their documentation is in order.