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Senior Data Analyst, Advancement Analytics and Philanthropic Intelligence
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Hybrid - Washington, District Of Columbia
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Full-Time
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$70K - $112K
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Data Science
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October 5th, 2026
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George Washington University is hiring a Senior Data Analyst, Advancement Analytics and Philanthropic Intelligence. The role partners with University Advancement to use data, analytics, and reporting to enhance fundraising performance, donor engagement, and campaign planning by developing reporting solutions, conducting advanced analyses, and ensuring data quality. The analyst delivers actionable insights and supports decision-making through modern analytics and predictive modeling.
Highlights
- Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, and scorecards for advancement leadership and fundraising teams.
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions using Power BI, Tableau, and other BI tools.
- Analyze donor, alumni, campaign, and engagement data with statistical analyses, predictive modeling, segmentation, and forecasting.
- Monitor and improve data integrity; implement quality assurance and validation processes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on advancement analytics and lead projects to improve reporting and workflow automation.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree plus 5 years relevant experience or a master’s degree plus 3 years; experience with large relational databases.
- Preferred qualifications include degrees in data science or related fields and 5+ years in analytics, reporting, or fundraising analytics in higher education.
- Supports executive decision-making and develops executive-level dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
- The position is full-time, reporting to University Advancement, with a salary range of $70,068.63 - $111,965.33.
- Responsible for maintaining collaboration across technical and nontechnical stakeholders to improve fundraising effectiveness.
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I. JOB OVERVIEW
| Job Description Summary: | The Senior Data Analyst, Advancement Analytics and Philanthropic Intelligence serves as a strategic partner within University Advancement, leveraging data, analytics, and reporting to support fundraising performance, donor engagement, prospect identification, and campaign planning. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining reporting solutions, conducting advanced analytics, ensuring data integrity, and delivering actionable insights that support data-informed fundraising strategies. The position bridges traditional advancement reporting with modern analytics and predictive modeling, helping leadership and frontline fundraisers make informed decisions that advance philanthropy and engagement objectives. Key Responsibilities: Advancement Reporting & Business Intelligence:
Data Analytics & Fundraising Strategy:
Data Quality & Governance:
Strategic Collaboration:
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
| Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Preferred Qualifications: |
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| Hiring Range | $70,068.63 - $111,965.33 |
| GW Staff Approach to Pay |
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | University Advancement |
| Family | Information Technology |
| Sub-Family | Functional Data Analysis |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Work Schedule: | Monday thru Friday, 8 am-5 pm |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid |
| Telework: | Yes |
| Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
| Internal Applicants Only? | No |
| Posting Number: | S014498 |
| Job Open Date: | 10/02/2026 |
| Job Close Date: | |
| If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
| Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
| EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
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