Senior Analyst Integrations & Mapping

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement plan

Commuting support

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Senior Analyst - Integrations & Mapping to design, document, and manage data integrations, mappings, and business rules that move information across Advancement systems.

You will bridge business and technical teams, document integration requirements, define mapping standards, troubleshoot data issues, and support system enhancements with a focus on data integrity and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data mappings, transformation rules, and integration documentation that support the exchange of information across Advancement systems.
• Document business rules and integration requirements, ensuring governance standards are met.
• Investigate data issues, integration failures, and system discrepancies; coordinate with ITS to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation related to integrations, data definitions, and system dependencies; support governance efforts.

Skills

Data integration

Data mapping

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Integration platforms

Middleware tools

Job description

About the Opportunity Job Summary

The 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 Qualifications

Required 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 Technology

Additional 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.

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: 112S Expected Hiring Range: $99,010.00 - $143,567.50 With 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.

Company Overview

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.