Analytics Data Modeler & Semantic Design Lead

Job#: 2086767

Job Description:

Analytics Data Modeler & Semantic Design Lead

Large Banking Client

Duration: Through end of year - with potential to extend up to 18 months and/or convert FTE

Location: Boston, MA, or New York, NY (2 days/week on-site)

Hourly Rate: $80 - $95/HR on W2

Job Summary:

The Analytics Data Modeler & Semantic Design Lead is responsible for ensuring that the logical data architecture aligns with the analytics and data science needs of the organization. This role bridges the business, data analytics, and IT data architecture teams by translating analytical requirements into well-structured, reusable, and business-aligned logical data models.

Unlike the Physical Data Modeler, who sits within IT and focuses on schema deployment and technical implementation, this role is deeply embedded in the business and analytics function, owning semantic clarity, entity relationships, and data domain design from a decision-support perspective.

Overview:

Analytics-Centric Logical Data Modeling

• Design and document logical data models that reflect business concepts, data domains, and entity relationships to support analytics and reporting use cases.
• Ensure logical models align with data science, BI, and AI/ML requirements (e.g., customer lifecycle, product usage, channel engagement).
• Define relationships, cardinality, and granularity across domains (e.g., one customer to many products, time-bound journeys, etc.).

2. Business Requirement Translation

• Collaborate with product, marketing, journey, and data science teams to gather analytics and reporting requirements.
• Identify and model key analytical entities (e.g., digitally active customer, customer segment, channel preference, sales, revenue, etc).
• Translate questions like "How many customers are at risk of attrition?" into data model constructs.

3. Metadata and Glossary Stewardship

• Own the definition, documentation, and approval process for business metadata and key data elements (KDEs).
• Maintain and enhance the business glossary, ensuring definitions are consistent, approved, and mapped to data models and KPIs.

4. Collaboration with IT and Physical Data Modelers

• Serve as the primary analytics counterpart to IT data architects and physical modelers.
• Provide data requirements, validate physical schema designs, and review proposed changes for alignment with analytics use cases.
• Participate in data platform design discussions to ensure business semantic layers are preserved in implementation.

5. Semantic Tagging & Discoverability

• Apply semantic tags to glossary terms, metrics, and data entities using enterprise tools (e.g., Atlan, Collibra).
• Enable discoverability of metrics and models for self-service analytics.

Scope Clarification: What This Role Is Not:

This role does not own:

• Database deployment, ETL development, or physical schema tuning (owned by IT/physical data modeler).
• Master data systems or golden source definitions (owned by CDO or IT).
• BI visualization tools or front-end dashboard design (owned by BI developers or product analysts).

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Understands data science, BI, and business analytics use cases deeply

Skilled in logical/semantic modeling (e.g., ER diagrams, star schemas, fact-dimension design)

Can align with both business users and data engineers with credibility

Comfortable working with metadata, data definitions, and approval workflows

Familiarity with Atlan, Collibra, DBT, Power BI datasets, ER/Studio or similar tools

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.