Palantir Technical BA

Palantir Technical Business Analyst
Location: Dallas TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid two to three days onsite each week
Contract Type: 6 Month Contract

Start Date: January 2026

Overview
Our client a large utility organization is seeking a Palantir Technical Business Analyst to support an existing enterprise data initiative. This role works closely with technology leaders business stakeholders and cross-functional teammates to translate complex data and user management workflows into actionable requirements within the Palantir environment. The position is ideal for someone who is organized analytical and confident presenting to stakeholders in a structured precise and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements & Analysis
* Conduct requirements gathering sessions as needed documenting business and technical needs
* Break down complexities of user and data management processes into understandable components for development teams
* Support backlog refinement change management and user story creation

Stakeholder Alignment
* Facilitate communication between technical teams and business partners
* Ensure objectives dependencies and expectations are clearly defined and aligned

Agile & Planning Support
* Assist in sprint planning prioritization and other Agile ceremonies
* Track progress manage dependencies and help maintain a healthy product backlog

Process Improvement
* Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for optimization within the Palantir platform
* Provide recommendations aligned with best practices and project goals

Technical & Functional Collaboration
* Review system functionality through a business lens
* Support discussions around architecture integrations and data flows
* Contribute to validation and quality assurance activities as needed

First 90 Days
* Develop a strong understanding of the Palantir environment and existing workflows
* Build relationships with stakeholders across the project
* Contribute to existing workstreams by producing clear documentation structured analysis and effective presentations

Candidate Profile:

Experience
* Two to four years of experience in business analysis data-focused roles or similar functions

Top Skills
* Highly organized
* Strong communicator and polished presenter
* Analytical thinker with ability to break down complexity

Preferred Skills
* Experience working with data-heavy systems or technical environments
* Palantir experience or certification strongly preferred
* Utilities or regulated industry experience is beneficial

Tools
* Palantir
* Standard project documentation and Agile collaboration tools

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

Team Environment
* Fun collaborative and results-oriented
* Balanced approach to work with strong respect for quality and presentation precision
* Must be comfortable navigating a culture where decision-making can be slow or requires consensus

Ideal Attributes
* Clear formal communicator
* Patient adaptable and persistent
* Strong stakeholder presence and presentation skills

Technology & Domain

* Primary Technology: Palantir
* Industry: Utilities
* Supports a strategic ongoing data and analytics initiative