Data Architect - Data Modeling (1099 contract, Remote, must be based in US)

CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm. We help Fortune 500 and high-growth clients deliver their most strategic initiatives, from enterprise transformations to digital and data-driven projects. With over 15 years of proven results, we’ve expanded across industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, consumer products, and quick service restaurants. We are honored to be recognized as a three-time winner of Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For, and previously recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in Southern California and one of INC.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. We’re looking for a Data Architect (Data Modeling Focus) to support one of our life sciences clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data design, business understanding, and analytics enablement. You’ll focus on building scalable, well-structured data models that serve as the foundation for enterprise reporting and analytics in an Amazon Redshift and Power BI environment. What you'll do • Design and implement data models (star schemas, fact and dimension tables, and semantic models) to support analytics and reporting in Power BI • Build and optimize data architecture within Amazon Redshift, ensuring scalability, performance, and data consistency • Develop and maintain data dictionaries, lineage, and documentation for key business domains • Partner with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective data models • Define and enforce modeling standards and best practices, ensuring consistency across projects • Work with Salesforce and Veeva data sources to model key life sciences datasets (e.g., sales, marketing, CRM, and field activities) • Collaborate with global teams to ensure model alignment and data interoperability across business units What we're looking for • Strong experience in data architecture and data modeling, particularly with star schema and dimensional design • Hands-on experience with Amazon Redshift or similar cloud data warehouse platforms • Deep understanding of semantic modeling and how it supports Power BI and self-service analytics • Strong SQL skills for model development, validation, and optimization • Experience working with Salesforce and/or Veeva data in a life sciences or pharmaceutical environment • Solid grasp of data governance, lineage, and metadata management concepts • Excellent communication skills — able to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders $80 - $100 an hour This is an independent contractor position; the rate will vary based on experience. This will be on a 1099 contractor basis. CompassX is unable to provide visa sponsorship. However, we can engage consultants who hold valid work authorization through a third-party employer (e.g., H-1B holders contracting through their sponsoring employer). If this applies to you, please note it in your application. Our consultants say CompassX is a place where they can truly find their own path. As part of a smaller firm, they see the impact of their work, have an identity, and know their voice matters. They value the freedom to take the reins of their careers, shape their client work, and maintain a direct line to leadership. With CompassX’s focus on serving local Southern California clients, consultants not only build lasting relationships but also see the results of their work in the communities where they live. At CompassX, you won’t just follow a path - you’ll create one. Apply tot his job