About the Opportunity
Job SummaryThe Senior Analyst - Integrations & Mapping is responsible for designing, documenting, and managing data integrations, mappings, and business rules that support the movement of information across Advancement systems. Reporting to the Director of Data Integrity & Governance, this role serves as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring data flows accurately, consistently, and securely between platforms.
The Senior Analyst partners with Advancement Technology, Data Governance, ITS, and business stakeholders to document integration requirements, define mapping standards, troubleshoot data issues, and support the successful implementation of system enhancements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining data integrity and supporting a connected advancement technology ecosystem.
Minimum & Preferred QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5+ years of experience in systems analysis, data integration, business analysis, CRM administration, or related field.
- Experience documenting data mappings, business rules, and integration requirements.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, system integrations, and data flow concepts.
- Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education advancement or nonprofit fundraising.
- Experience with Salesforce, integration platforms, middleware tools, or enterprise applications.
- Familiarity with APIs, ETL processes, data transformation, and system testing.
- Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations.
- Knowledge of data governance and information management practices.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Integration Design & Data Mapping
Develop and maintain data mappings, transformation rules, and integration documentation that support the exchange of information across Advancement systems. Ensure mappings accurately reflect business requirements and data governance standards. Serve as the authoritative resource for data mappings and integration documentation.
Business Analysis & Requirements Documentation
Partner with stakeholders to understand business processes, identify integration requirements, and document business rules that support system functionality and data consistency.
Integration Support & Troubleshooting
Investigate data issues, integration failures, and system discrepancies. Coordinate with Advancement Technology and ITS to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that improve data reliability. Support migration projects and large-scale system enhancements.
Data Flow Governance & Documentation
Maintain documentation related to integrations, business rules, data definitions, and system dependencies. Support governance efforts by ensuring transparency and consistency across data movement processes.
Project Support & Continuous Improvement
Participate in technology initiatives, system enhancements, and process improvement efforts. Recommend opportunities to simplify integrations, improve efficiency, and strengthen data quality. Develop user stories, use cases and functional specifications for ITS developer to enhance integrations.
Key Competencies
- Experience with system integrations and data mapping
- Strong understanding of business process design and data flows
- Ability to bridge technical and business requirements
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Documentation and process management expertise
- Collaborative approach to problem solving and stakeholder engagement
Position Type
Information TechnologyAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
112SExpected Hiring Range:
$99,010.00 - $143,567.50With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience in systems analysis, data integration, business analysis, CRM administration, or a related field
- Experience documenting data mappings, business rules, and integration requirements
- Strong understanding of data architecture, system integrations, and data flow concepts
- Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in higher education advancement or nonprofit fundraising
- Experience with Salesforce, integration platforms, middleware tools, or enterprise applications
- Familiarity with APIs, ETL processes, data transformation, and system testing
- Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations
- Knowledge of data governance and information management practices
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
