Analytics Engineer III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Boston, MA that is seeking an Analytics Engineer III. This position can be remote.

Summary:
The Analytics Engineer III is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the analytics-ready data models, semantic layers, and data pipelines that power reporting, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions. Working at the intersection of analytics engineering, data engineering, and artificial intelligence, this role applies software engineering principles to transform raw data into trusted, well-documented, and reusable data products, and to provide the governed business context that enables accurate AI analytics, agents, and machine learning workflows.

The Analytics Engineer III works independently on complex tasks, contributes to data architecture and solution design, and collaborates with cross-functional partners across data engineering, AI engineering, and university business units. As analytics, data, and AI disciplines continue to converge, the scope of this role is expected to evolve alongside emerging technologies and institutional needs.

Duties:
* Design, build, test, and maintain analytics-ready data models and transformations using dbt, SQL, and Python
* Implement metrics and business logic within a semantic layer to ensure consistent, trusted definitions across reporting tools and AI applications
* Develop metadata, documentation, and structured context that enables LLMs and AI agents to accurately interpret and query university data
* Build and support orchestrated data pipelines, and deliver curated datasets, features, and embeddings for machine learning and AI analytics
* Implement data quality tests, data contracts, and observability to ensure accuracy and reliability
* Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, code review, automated testing, and CI/CD
* Partner with stakeholders to translate business and research needs into data solutions

REQUIREMENTS:
* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
* Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus

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: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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