Senior Analytics Architect

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
* 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/Git Hub or other code management toolsets and experience with change control concepts