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Business Analyst

Cambridge, MA, us🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-01 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead operational analysis, process improvement, and project management for the Pre-Award team managing a $350M portfolio of federal, foundation, and industry sponsors.

Role type

Senior Business Analyst (Sponsored Research Administration)

Builds

Centralized policies, procedures, systems, and strategic initiatives for the Office for Sponsored Programs Pre-Award Team.

Domain

Higher Education / Sponsored Research Administration

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operational analysis, process mapping, data modeling, project management, change management, strategic analysis, KPI assessment, workflow optimization, stakeholder communication, policy development

Preferred skills

Knowledge of sponsored research regulations, data analysis principles, Microsoft Office suite proficiency, multi-project management, self-starter mindset, flexibility

Technologies

Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business partners to document current processes and map workflows; Direct strategic analyses to inform business decisions; Oversee assessment of new initiatives via KPIs; Create change management plans and training materials; Compile and structure data for proposals and presentations; Lead small workgroups to generate recommendations for senior leadership; Provide leadership for committees and strategic goals for OSP.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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