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ABOUT THE JOB
The Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for data analytics and additional support for performance measures, ongoing measurement, data collection, reporting, data visualizations, and information dissemination. The Sr. Analyst is responsible for implementing the strategic design and maintenance of business intelligence applications. The Sr. Analyst will identify, research, and resolve technical problems. The Sr. Analyst will ensure that the use of business intelligence applications enhances business decision-making capabilities. The Sr. Analyst will engage in data exploration exercises with a variety of complex business intelligence tools, requiring knowledge of relational database structures. The Sr. Analyst will serve as a resource on complex technical and business matters. The Sr. Analyst will work independently and contribute to moderately complex to complex aspects of projects. Provides a leadership role for work groups using knowledge in the area of specialization. The Sr. Analyst will collaborate with other analytic teams and central engineering team as directed. The Sr. Analyst will work under the supervision of a Data Trust Analytic Team Leader or other data governance or analytic leadership appropriate for the scope of work. This supervision may be through a matrixed or direct reporting structure.
Situated within the Office of Advancement Services (OAS), the Relationship Management and Prospect Analytics (RMPA) function supports frontline fundraising efforts by establishing and maintaining policy and practice related to the tracking and coordination of prospect activity through the donor cycle, focused on the strategic management of major and principal gift prospects. The RMPA team partners with fundraisers to optimize portfolio and pipeline management; establish systems and workflows for prospect qualification; track and report on performance metrics; and develop data tools, systems, and reporting in support of these efforts.
The Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst will oversee key projects and tasks within the Prospect Analytics function of RMPA, which oversees data management, analysis, and visualization for major and principal gift prospect data. The incumbent will extract, synthesize, and analyze data from the JHAS Salesforce database for quantitative and qualitative prospect analytics projects, and will develop and maintain reporting and data visualization tools for prospect data for the DAR enterprise.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for data analytics and additional support for performance measures, ongoing measurement, data collection, reporting, data visualizations, and information dissemination.
- Responsible for implementing the strategic design and maintenance of business intelligence applications. Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems.
- Ensure that the use of business intelligence applications enhances business decision-making capabilities.
- Engage in data exploration exercises with a variety of complex business intelligence tools, requiring knowledge of relational database structures.
- Serve as a resource on complex technical and business matters.
- Provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
- Collaborate with other analytic teams and central engineering team as directed.
- Make appropriate decisions, using available resources, to achieve positive outcomes for patients, visitors, staff, and students in balance with sound business practice.
- Make recommendations for changes in the current departmental systems and processes and contribute ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems.
- Respond to urgent, impromptu, and unplanned situations by assessing their level of importance, instituting appropriate action and appropriately managing information and communication.
- Communicate decisions to appropriate management.
- Prepare incident/occurrence reports as necessary.
- Prioritize daily tasks and assignments appropriately.
- Complete mandatory Epic and/or other software or analytic tool training as required.
- Collaborate with other analytic teams as directed.
- Report and follow-up on software problems delaying workflow.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above, the Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst will:
- Partner with Director and Sr. Associate Director to support the design and execution of quantitative and qualitative analytics projects to support decision making around major and principal gift fundraising through the campaign and beyond.
- Collaborate with Advancement leadership and peer institutions to translate fundraising priorities into prospect scoring frameworks and analytics roadmaps that support prospect identification, qualification, and engagement strategies.
- Apply statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data storytelling techniques to develop scoring methodologies and design, develop, and maintain prospect scoring models and analytical tools to support fundraising efforts and organizational priorities.
- Build and maintain reporting and data visualization tools, in line with DAR business priorities, to support gift officer performance tracking, major and principal gift prospect management, and prospect and proposal pipeline tracking and projections.
- Present insights and analyses in clear, compelling, and accessible formats for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Translate data and analytical findings into actionable recommendations that inform fundraising strategy, portfolio management, and operational processes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
- Four years of related experience, including two years of data analytics experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three to four years experience in data analytics.
- Experience in non-profit fundraising field, preferably at a large, complex institution.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, advanced data analytics methods, and associated tools.
- Expertise in database querying using SQL, SOQL.
- Proficiency with reporting and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense, etc.).
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (Power Query, VBA, Macros, Pivot Tables, Simulations).
- Expertise in ETL processes; understanding of data models and data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with a Salesforce-based CRM system.
- Ability and willingness to understand the business of fundraising and how data insights can inform and drive decisions.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Ability to think strategically and innovatively to serve evolving business needs.
LOCATION
Location: JH at Keswick
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $62,899 - Maximum: $110,100 (targeted salary: $87k-$93k commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
Working at JHU
ABOUT THE JOB
The Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for data analytics and additional support for performance measures, ongoing measurement, data collection, reporting, data visualizations, and information dissemination. The Sr. Analyst is responsible for implementing the strategic design and maintenance of business intelligence applications. The Sr. Analyst will identify, research, and resolve technical problems. The Sr. Analyst will ensure that the use of business intelligence applications enhances business decision-making capabilities. The Sr. Analyst will engage in data exploration exercises with a variety of complex business intelligence tools, requiring knowledge of relational database structures. The Sr. Analyst will serve as a resource on complex technical and business matters. The Sr. Analyst will work independently and contribute to moderately complex to complex aspects of projects. Provides a leadership role for work groups using knowledge in the area of specialization. The Sr. Analyst will collaborate with other analytic teams and central engineering team as directed. The Sr. Analyst will work under the supervision of a Data Trust Analytic Team Leader or other data governance or analytic leadership appropriate for the scope of work. This supervision may be through a matrixed or direct reporting structure.
Situated within the Office of Advancement Services (OAS), the Relationship Management and Prospect Analytics (RMPA) function supports frontline fundraising efforts by establishing and maintaining policy and practice related to the tracking and coordination of prospect activity through the donor cycle, focused on the strategic management of major and principal gift prospects. The RMPA team partners with fundraisers to optimize portfolio and pipeline management; establish systems and workflows for prospect qualification; track and report on performance metrics; and develop data tools, systems, and reporting in support of these efforts.
The Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst will oversee key projects and tasks within the Prospect Analytics function of RMPA, which oversees data management, analysis, and visualization for major and principal gift prospect data. The incumbent will extract, synthesize, and analyze data from the JHAS Salesforce database for quantitative and qualitative prospect analytics projects, and will develop and maintain reporting and data visualization tools for prospect data for the DAR enterprise.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for data analytics and additional support for performance measures, ongoing measurement, data collection, reporting, data visualizations, and information dissemination.
- Responsible for implementing the strategic design and maintenance of business intelligence applications. Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems.
- Ensure that the use of business intelligence applications enhances business decision-making capabilities.
- Engage in data exploration exercises with a variety of complex business intelligence tools, requiring knowledge of relational database structures.
- Serve as a resource on complex technical and business matters.
- Provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
- Collaborate with other analytic teams and central engineering team as directed.
- Make appropriate decisions, using available resources, to achieve positive outcomes for patients, visitors, staff, and students in balance with sound business practice.
- Make recommendations for changes in the current departmental systems and processes and contribute ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems.
- Respond to urgent, impromptu, and unplanned situations by assessing their level of importance, instituting appropriate action and appropriately managing information and communication.
- Communicate decisions to appropriate management.
- Prepare incident/occurrence reports as necessary.
- Prioritize daily tasks and assignments appropriately.
- Complete mandatory Epic and/or other software or analytic tool training as required.
- Collaborate with other analytic teams as directed.
- Report and follow-up on software problems delaying workflow.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above, the Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst will:
- Partner with Director and Sr. Associate Director to support the design and execution of quantitative and qualitative analytics projects to support decision making around major and principal gift fundraising through the campaign and beyond.
- Collaborate with Advancement leadership and peer institutions to translate fundraising priorities into prospect scoring frameworks and analytics roadmaps that support prospect identification, qualification, and engagement strategies.
- Apply statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data storytelling techniques to develop scoring methodologies and design, develop, and maintain prospect scoring models and analytical tools to support fundraising efforts and organizational priorities.
- Build and maintain reporting and data visualization tools, in line with DAR business priorities, to support gift officer performance tracking, major and principal gift prospect management, and prospect and proposal pipeline tracking and projections.
- Present insights and analyses in clear, compelling, and accessible formats for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Translate data and analytical findings into actionable recommendations that inform fundraising strategy, portfolio management, and operational processes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
- Four years of related experience, including two years of data analytics experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three to four years experience in data analytics.
- Experience in non-profit fundraising field, preferably at a large, complex institution.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, advanced data analytics methods, and associated tools.
- Expertise in database querying using SQL, SOQL.
- Proficiency with reporting and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense, etc.).
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (Power Query, VBA, Macros, Pivot Tables, Simulations).
- Expertise in ETL processes; understanding of data models and data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with a Salesforce-based CRM system.
- Ability and willingness to understand the business of fundraising and how data insights can inform and drive decisions.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Ability to think strategically and innovatively to serve evolving business needs.
LOCATION
Location: JH at Keswick
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $62,899 - Maximum: $110,100 (targeted salary: $87k-$93k commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Johns Hopkins roles in business analysis typically require a bachelor's in finance, information systems, or a related quantitative field. If your degree is in a different discipline, document how your coursework and work experience connect directly to the posted job requirements before you apply.
Target university division job postings strategically
Johns Hopkins posts roles across distinct entities including the university, health system, and Applied Physics Laboratory. Each operates its own HR and may have different sponsorship workflows, so check all three job portals and identify which division aligns with your background.
Clarify OPT and CPT timelines with your DSO early
If you are on F-1 status, your 12-month OPT window starts on the authorization date, not your start date. Coordinate with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer so your work authorization is active when your Johns Hopkins employment begins.
Understand how PERM affects your long-term path
For Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3, Johns Hopkins must complete a PERM labor certification through the DOL before filing an immigrant petition. This process can take one to two years, so ask HR about their internal timeline and backlog during the offer stage.
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H-1B cap registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you finish OPT before the next cap cycle, ask Johns Hopkins HR whether a cap-exempt filing is possible through their affiliated research or nonprofit entities to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Johns Hopkins University sponsor H-1B visas for Business Analysts?
Yes, Johns Hopkins University sponsors H-1B visas for Business Analyst roles. The university's legal and HR teams handle petition filings through USCIS, and Business Analyst positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Confirm sponsorship availability for the specific division and role when you receive an offer.
Which visa types are commonly used for Business Analyst roles at Johns Hopkins University?
Johns Hopkins sponsors H-1B visas for most continuing hires and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying analytical roles. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent graduates. For longer-term immigration, the university supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways through PERM labor certification filed with the DOL.
What qualifications and experience does Johns Hopkins University expect for Business Analyst roles?
Most Business Analyst positions at Johns Hopkins require a bachelor's degree in business, information systems, finance, or a related field. Roles in the health system often expect experience with healthcare data or ERP platforms like SAP or Workday. Research-focused divisions may require familiarity with grants management or sponsored project reporting in addition to core analytical skills.
How do I apply for Business Analyst jobs at Johns Hopkins University?
Applications go through the Johns Hopkins Careers portal, but roles are spread across the university, health system, and Applied Physics Laboratory, each with separate listings. Use Migrate Mate to surface Business Analyst openings at Johns Hopkins that have a documented visa sponsorship history, then apply directly through the official portal linked in each listing.
How do I time my application if I am currently on F-1 OPT?
Apply early enough that an offer, LCA filing with the DOL, and H-1B petition can be submitted before your OPT expires. USCIS offers a 60-day cap-gap extension if your OPT expires between April 1 and September 30 and your H-1B petition is filed on time. Coordinate start date expectations with Johns Hopkins HR before signing your offer letter.