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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & Business Intelligence Lead - **Company:** California State University - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,408.0 - $110,844.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Bioinformatics, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Executive Information Systems, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), SARS Software Products, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careersingovernment.com/job/2711130/senior-data-business-intelligence-lead/ ## About the Role * Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. * An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities * Advanced knowledge of advancement data systems, prospect management practices, fundraising operations, data governance, and business intelligence tools, with the ability to develop systems, processes, dashboards, reporting structures, and forecasting models that support prospect identification, pipeline analysis, donor engagement, stewardship, and strategic fundraising decisions. * Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve data quality, apply analytics and emerging technologies, partner with campus technology stakeholders, and provide training, consultation, and data-driven recommendations that strengthen reporting practices, prospect strategy, operational efficiency, and reliable use of constituent and fundraising data. * Advanced knowledge of business intelligence, data mining, segmentation, predictive analytics, reporting, and data visualization tools, including Tableau, SQL, Power BI, and related platforms, with the ability to develop executive dashboards, forecasting models, performance metrics, and actionable reports that support fundraising strategy, campaign planning, portfolio management, and institutional decision-making. * Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive prospect research and analysis using biographical, professional, financial, philanthropic, and organizational information to assess donor capacity, affinity, engagement, and solicitation readiness, while preparing prospect profiles, presenting strategic recommendations, and promoting ethical research practices, data integrity, and compliance with applicable policies and standards. ## Description Under general supervision, the Senior Data & Business Intelligence role supports University Advancement Services through data governance, business intelligence, reporting, analytics, prospect research, and advancement technology. The incumbent strengthens fundraising operations by improving data quality, developing actionable insights, supporting donor strategy, and advancing reporting tools that inform planning, engagement, stewardship, and campaign outcomes. * Develops, implements, and maintains systems, processes, and data structures that support prospect management, moves management, and fundraising operations, ensuring effective tracking of prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, engagement, and stewardship activities. * Serves as a subject matter expert during prospect strategy sessions, portfolio reviews, and fundraising planning meetings, providing data-driven recommendations to optimize prospect portfolios and fundraising outcomes. * Provides data driven fundraising projections, pipeline analyses, forecasting models, and strategic recommendations to advancement leadership to support planning and decision-making. * Develops and applies advanced data mining, segmentation, predictive analytics and modeling techniques to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities using Tableau, SQL, Power BI, and other related analytical platforms. * Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of biographical, professional, financial, philanthropic, and organizational information to support data-driven donor strategy development. * Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/ourybugjbxc25k76zgp8hm0rm0h1cuti, * This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. * A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. * The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. * Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. * Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. * Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. * Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers * The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Data Mining Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/802-data-mining-accessibility) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)