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DATA ANALYST II, Information Services & Technology

Boston University • Boston, MA • 1h ago

Job Description

DATA ANALYST II, Information Services & Technology

Category

Charles River Campus --> Information Technology

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500788801217

Posted Date

12/17/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 50

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Data Analyst II to help transform how research data is managed across the university. In this role, you will support the migration of data from BUs legacy Research Administration system to a new platform, ensuring data integrity throughout the process. You will perform critical data analysis and produce reports that meet the needs of research administration departments, while also developing and maintaining job integrations between Research Administration platforms and other applications. Additionally, you will provide backup support for Huron Research Administration applications. This position requires a strong understanding of data structures, data mapping, and reporting tools to deliver accurate and reliable information. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and system architects, to support data migration and transformation initiatives. Beyond migration, you will provide ongoing data analysis to inform decision-making and optimize processes within Research Administration systems. This position has hybrid/remote scheduling options. This is a two-year term-limited position.

Data Migration and Transformation: Execute data migration from legacy Research Administration systems to new platforms, including data mapping and executing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the migration process.

Develop and maintain job integrations: Use programming / scripting to create jobs to automate data flows between Research Admin platforms and other applications.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Perform detailed data analysis to support decision-making within Research Administration and create comprehensive reports for key stakeholders using tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Microsoft SSRS.

Relational and No-SQL Database Management: Utilize expertise in relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL, and No-SQL databases. Develop and manage complex stored procedures, views, and other database objects to support data migration and reporting needs.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with business analysts, system architects, and technical staff to ensure data migration aligns with the functional and reporting needs of the new platform.

Ensure Data Quality: Implement procedures to maintain data accuracy and resolve any discrepancies in data or reports.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in data migration, analysis, or a related role.

Experience with relational databases like Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL, as well as No-SQL databases.

Proficiency in developing complex stored procedures, views, and other database objects. Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft SSRS, or similar reporting tools.

Experience developing and maintaining job integrations to automate data flows between platforms and services.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Bonus Qualifications: If you do not meet these, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.

Experience with Research Administration systems or other higher education enterprise systems.

Familiarity with data governance processes and ensuring data integrity.

Strong understanding of data migration best practices and methodologies.

Experience with enterprise reporting tools and working in cross-functional teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: -

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316200 (https://apptrkr.com/6800286)

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