Senior Analytics Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Brentwood, MO that is seeking a Senior Analytics Architect. This role leads the design and delivery of data and analytics solutions that enable better business decision-making. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to build scalable data platforms, improve data quality, and introduce advanced analytics and AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement modern data architectures to improve speed, accuracy, and accessibility of business data
• Lead development of analytics and AI solutions to support key business initiatives
• Partner with business leaders to understand challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions
• Establish best practices for data governance, security, and quality
• Oversee data pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliable system performance
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics and AI tools across the organization
• Manage and mentor technical teams, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Optimize processes related to data intake, transformation, modeling, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other quantitative subject preferred
• 7+ years of experience in data, analytics, or related technology roles
• 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• 7 years of experience working with various Data Analysis, Data Warehousing/Data Lakes, Data Sharing, Data Engineering, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, or ERP software packages (Tableau, Informatica, SAP, Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, JDE) preferred
• Expertise in programming languages, including Structured Query Language (SQL), Python desired
• Strong experience with data platforms, data integration, and business intelligence tools
• Background in designing end-to-end data and AI solutions
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence both technical and business stakeholders
• Strong experience in designing end-to-end AI solutions
• Working knowledge on any of the key ETL/data pipeline market tools such as dbt, Snowflake, Python, Informatica, Azure Data Factory is preferred
• Working knowledge of developing APIs
• Advanced user in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint & Visio; Must have expert functional knowledge of Excel
• Deep understanding of modern Azure service offerings
• Data workflow management in systems like Automate, Airflow, or dbt
• Experience with JIRA/GitHub or other code management toolsets and experience with change control concepts The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role.

We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

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