Data Analyst - Financial & Semantic Layer Focus

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Analyst - Financial & Semantic Layer Focus in Boston, MA. Overview We are seeking a highly analytical Data Analyst with strong expertise in databases, data modeling, and financial data analysis. This role is critical in bridging technical data structures with business meaning by defining a semantic layer and improving metadata practices within our AWS Databricks Delta Lake environment. The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency with financial acumen to deliver actionable insights and enable advanced query capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Semantic Layer & Metadata Management:

• Define and maintain a business-friendly semantic layer on top of existing tables
• Document Databricks Delta Lake database relationships, add table/column descriptions, tags, and classifications
• Build and maintain ontology and metadata to support governance and discoverability
• Integrate data quality (DQ) rules and ensure data integrity across systems
• Collaborate on taxonomy development and best practices for semantic modeling

• Collect, clean, and validate financial data from internal and external sources
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends in revenue, expenses, profitability, and risk exposure
• Perform statistical and scenario analysis to assess market conditions and portfolio performance
• Build dashboards and reports for financial KPIs using tools like Power BI or Tableau
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders in clear, actionable formats

• Support conversational query tools (e.g., Genie, text-to-SQL interfaces)
• Ensure semantic layer supports natural language queries such as -Show me revenue for top 10 clients-

• Embed semantic and metadata practices into table creation workflows to avoid technical debt
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and data modeling principles
• Ability to navigate complex schemas and connect disparate data sources
• Familiarity with financial data analysis, KPIs, and business processes
• Experience with metadata management, semantic layer design, and data governance
• Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and data lineage tools
• Unity Catalog and Databricks experience is a plus, but not mandatory
• Self-starter with ability to work independently after initial guidance
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement

• Exposure to AI-driven query interfaces and best practices for semantic modeling
• Knowledge of API integration for metadata automation