Principal Consulting Solutions – Data & AI

Kforce Inc; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc is seeking a Principle Consultant to lead one or more data practice teams, directing strategy and day-to-day operations while remaining client-facing on complex engagements. The role requires deep expertise in data architecture, governance, and big data platforms, with strong leadership and communication skills to mentor engineers and analysts.

The candidate will align with Sales, develop technical scope and implementation plans, and ensure high-quality outcomes across metrics and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture and engineering.
• Knowledge of database design, data modeling and ETL processes.
• Proficiency with big data technologies and cloud platforms.
• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, and Purview tools.
• Strong SQL/NoSQL, data warehousing, and data pipeline skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct practice team with day-to-day oversight and guidance.
• Act as thought leader, advising clients on complex problems.
• Collaborate with sales to create client strategies and pipelines.
• Develop client collateral including technical scope, timelines, and risks.
• Lead post-sale collaboration with Delivery Performance on implementation.
• Escalate complex client issues and ensure service delivery commitments.
• Create internal playbooks and monitor practice metrics.
• Track engagement success metrics and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

ETL processes

Big data technologies

Cloud platforms

SQL

NoSQL

Data warehousing

Data governance

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Spark

Microsoft Purview

Databricks Unity Catalog

Python

Java

Scala

R

Job description

The Principle Consultant will effectively manage, motivate, and mentor one or more practice teams. They will direct the set strategy and lead day to day practice operations. In addition to leadership, the Principle Consultant will also be client facing and handle complex clients and projects.

TECHNICAL ABILITY:

• ADVANCED DATA EXPERTISE: Extensive experience in data architecture and engineering, including knowledge of database design, data modeling, and ETL processes. Proficiency in big data technologies (such as Snowflake, Data Bricks, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is essential. Desired experience with: Snowflake Horizon Catalog, Microsoft Purview, and Databricks Unity Catalog. The candidate should also be skilled in SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehousing solutions, and data pipeline tools.
• PROGRAMMING SKILLS: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or R. The ability to write high-quality code for data processing and automation tasks is crucial.
• SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION: Experience in designing scalable and robust data platforms that integrate with various data sources and systems. The candidate should have the ability to architect and implement data solutions that effectively support business objectives and data analytics needs.
• DATA GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, data security, and privacy laws (such as GDPR or HIPAA). Familiarity with data lineage and business/data glossaries are required.
• LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Strong leadership skills to architect, guide and mentor a team of data engineers and analysts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct practice team by providing day to day oversight and guidance. Help prioritize workload, assess quality, provide coaching, and career guidance.
• Serve as the highest level of technical expertise in the firm and act as a thought leader by advising clients on how to best solve complex problems
• Align with Sales and assigned internal team members to assist in creating client sales and development strategies. Attend account/sales pipeline reviews and serve as a primary contact for KCS project and opportunity related activities.
• Develop client sales collateral including PowerPoint deck, SOW, pricing, technical scope, implementation plan, timeline, risks, issues, case studies, and best practices
• Provide post-sale collaboration with Delivery Performance on the implementation of services to include team orientation, engagement set up, performance management, service level agreement compliance, service metrics, quality control, security compliance., reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as point of escalation in resolving complex client issues directly related to service delivery commitments.
• Develop and adhere to the department and practice playbooks including tools, processes, and procedures to actively monitor and represent practice metrics to stakeholders.
• Track success metrics of engagements. Continually identify and recommend improvements to become more productive and scalable, and participate in client QBR's (quarterly business reviews).
• Support the administration, networking, relationship management and coaching of key consultants in the Principle Consultant Program.
• Assist in supporting Kforce Consulting Solutions branding and marketing by partner with Practice Leaders to write and post original content, attend events, develop case studies and project successes.
• Create personas, screen candidates, and make hiring decisions related to the billable consultants that will deliver solutions to our clients
• Maintain current information on trends and best practices within relevant technical, functional, and industry within the practice area(s)
• Create and deliver technical demos, proof of concepts to demonstrate solutions during the sales process or during project management
• Create, drive, and maintain internal reporting metrics on health of the business including key performance indictors and financials
• Proactively drive continuous improvements on internal processes