Senior Data & AI Solutions Leader

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

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