44 senior lead analyst jobs found

The Senior Research Analyst (SRA) will be part of a growing team at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University. CEPR seeks to transform education through the power of research and evidence. CEPR and its partners believe all students will learn and thrive when education leaders make decisions using evidence, rather than hunches and untested assumptions. In pursuit of this end, CEPR both conducts cutting-edge quantitative research on critical topics for the field and develops new and faster models of education research that can better support education leaders. The SRA will be a critical part of the CEPR team, helping education leaders around the country to learn what’s working and what’s not in education.  The Senior Research Analyst develops, manages, and contributes to research on important educational topics, such as college and career preparation and long-term success, literacy coaching, literacy tutoring, high quality curriculum and instructional...

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) seeks a forward-looking and collaborative financial strategist to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Stewarding a $1.8B+ operating budget at the academic core of Harvard, the CFO will play a defining role in shaping the overall FAS financial strategy at a time of significant change and transformation across higher education. Working closely with the FAS Dean and the Dean of Administration & Finance as a trusted advisor, the CFO will lead the development of a more integrated, data-driven financial model that uses finance not only to control costs, but to enable ambitious teaching and groundbreaking research. This is an opportunity to bring sophisticated financial insight, creativity, and rigor to a globally significant faculty, providing stability and clarity during leadership transitions and institutional renewal. For a seasoned financial leader who wants their expertise to directly advance knowledge, discovery, and student...

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior scientists, the Research Technician I will support research focused on the analysis of ancient human DNA. The technician will work as part of a highly collaborative team of up to four technicians, rotating through a shared set of laboratory activities and receiving hands-on training from senior laboratory staff and the Lab Director. The position involves both clean-room and non–clean-room work and includes preparation of ancient human skeletal samples, DNA extraction, library preparation, enrichment, sequencing preparation, and downstream data quality control. The technician will participate fully in laboratory meetings and contribute as an equal member of the research team. This position is well suited for candidates who have recently completed a bachelor’s degree and have a strong interest in ancient DNA, human evolution, and anthropology. It offers a unique opportunity to be trained in specialized laboratory...

About you:   You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment with resources and support from top-notch scientific, operations, and administrative professionals. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to create innovations that can change the world.  About the role: We are currently seeking a Research Assistant III to significantly contribute to a research program funded by the Wellcome Leap, “The missed vital sign”, involving the use of human Organ Chips to advance knowledge and development of therapeutics for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). We will be developing a human Organ Chip model of HMB and use it to...

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. The Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB) is seeking an Accounting and Business Operations (ABO) Manager to support and lead in critical department financial and business operations. In addition to advanced skills and knowledge of financial and business policies, best practices, and platforms, the ideal ABO Manager will have a strong commitment to service leadership, to team and community building, and to providing best possible customer service. Working with ABO team members, other HSCRB staff, and administrative peers across campus, the ABO Manager is key to achieving department goal of improving human health. The ABO Manger position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking grow their technical and leadership skills, mentor a team to success, and support...

Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match.  Our faculty, students, staff, about 23,000 degree program alumni, and more than 66,000 Professional and Lifelong Learning (PLL) participants tackle a diverse range of public challenges in the United States and around the world.  The Senior Associate Dean is responsible for overseeing all functions of the department to deliver on Professional and Lifelong Learning’s (PLL) mission. Reporting to the Executive Dean with a dotted line to the Academic Dean for Teaching and Curriculum, the Senior Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring that PLL achieves its academic and financial objectives, creates strong bonds with...

The Harvard Center for International Development (CID) has an immediate opening for a Grants Manager to provide life-cycle administration of multi-faceted projects, both federal and non-federal. The Grants Manager will proactively establish relationships with the CID team, CID Faculty Affiliates across Harvard schools, research teams, and the HKS Research Administration Office (RAO) and Harvard’s Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) to provide expert guidance on all sponsored research issues.   The Grants Manager plays a central role in the support of CID research programs and initiatives and works closely with the Center’s Director of Finance and Operations. This person is responsible for (1) all aspects of the research administration process from budget development to contract negotiations to invoice collection in collaboration with CID research staff, HKS Research Administration Office, and Harvard’s Office of Sponsored Programs, (2) financial post-award monitoring and reporting...

HALC seeks an experienced Senior Manager for Planning and Development, to facilitate the coordination of complex planning and design implementation, design review, and permitting processes across development projects within its portfolio.  Reporting to the Managing Director of Planning and Design Implementation, this role guides the development and refinement of site development parameters, design guidelines, and key physical planning elements for third-party projects; implements HALC’s design review process; and manages complex, multi-party entitlement efforts across the company’s development portfolio. The position requires exceptional organizational rigor, strong design judgment, collaborative spirit, and the ability to facilitate alignment among multiple stakeholders — including institutional and development partners, consultants, and public agencies — on a range of complex design, planning, and regulatory issues, ensuring projects advance in a manner consistent with the...

We seek an organized, detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator, to provide advanced administrative support and coordination for Professor George Church. Dr. Church’s research focuses on new technologies for genomic & proteomic measurement, synthesis, and modeling of biomedical & ecological systems, particularly personal genomics and biofuels. They have developed next-generation sequencing methods to analyze the output of combinatorial selections as well as comprehensive gene-environment-trait data for affordable personalized medicine. Through his Harvard lab, Church has co-founded around 50 biotech companies. Job-Specific Responsibilities:   Serve as the primary point of contact and field inquiries for the Church Lab to prioritize meetings and events for Principal Investigator Dr. Church. Includes acting as a liaison with donors and the Harvard University Development Office. Will need to handle complex and confidential information with discretion. Makes travel...

Located within the Department of Molecular Metabolism at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Hotamışlıgil Lab is at the forefront of uncovering the molecular roots of metabolic homeostasis. The research programs link these fundamental mechanistic pathways to  obesity- and age-associated disease clusters such as diabetes, fatty liver and pulmonary diseases, and atherosclerosis—with the ultimate goal of translating these discoveries into innovative therapies. We are pursuing a first-in-class therapeutic antibody that has the promise to target a wide range of devastating metabolic diseases. As we are progressing towards translation and clinical testing, we are seeking a proactive and scientifically active Senior Project Manager to orchestrate our antibody discovery and pipeline generation efforts within our internal science team, and maintain regular communication with technology development offices, partnering companies, CROs, and other parties as needs emerge. In...

The Director of Construction and Capital Programs is responsible for the integrated leadership and successful delivery of Harvard Graduate School of Education’s multi-million-dollar, multi-year capital building and renewal program. The role supports the HGSE mission by ensuring that capital investments are strategically prioritized, effectively executed, and delivered in a manner that supports optimal teaching and learning, education research advancement, and community experiences. This position requires strong capital program leadership, technical expertise, financial oversight, and the interpersonal skills necessary to engage faculty, administrators, University partners, public agencies, and external consultants. The Director leads the development and execution of the School’s capital plan, oversees project delivery from planning through construction and occupancy, ensures alignment with campus framework and space strategy, and maintains accountability for scope, quality,...

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents.  We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: University Development and Advancement Solutions (UD&AS) Scope and Structure:  The Office of UD&AS encompasses teams that support the day-to-day management of University-wide alumni affairs and development functions:  Presidential and Provostial Development Activities and Strategy : Develop and guide the strategy for the president's and provost's fundraising priorities and activities.  Principal Giving : Raises eight- and nine-figure gifts to support Harvard fundraising priorities identified by the president, provost, and deans that span disciplines and Schools, as well as School-based priorities.  University-wide Fundraising Programs : Includes central gift planning, international priorities and initiatives, and corporate and foundation relations fundraising teams.  University Research : Provides research and prospect management services to central AA&D and Schools development units.  Office of Gift Administration : Gift...

This position will work closely with a diverse team of scholars who are passionate about conducting collaborative, applied, data-driven research on key priorities in government. This position will be tasked with leading, managing, and executing the core administrative and financial operations required for The People Lab to run effectively and to scale. About The People Lab   The People Lab, led by Professor Elizabeth Linos, is a research lab based at the Harvard Kennedy School that aims to empower the public sector by producing cutting-edge research on the people of government and the communities they are called to serve. Using evidence from public management and insights from behavioral science, we study, design, and test strategies that can solve urgent public sector challenges in three core areas:  Strengthening the government workforce - how to recruit, retain and support diverse talent in the public sector that can effectively and equitably respond to the changing needs...

As integral members of the HGSE Professional Education team Portfolio Directors join a dynamic group of colleagues focused on empowering educators to build competencies, skills, and networks necessary to have positive impact in the field of education. Directors build, lead, and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings. All programs are designed to support our mission of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success. The Portfolio Director for the Harvard Institutes of Higher Education (HIHE) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy to nurture, assess, refine and expand a portfolio of professional development offerings for higher education professionals, faculty, and leaders across the US and globally. Programs may be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, at client sites in the US and overseas, online live with facilitation,...

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Central Finance and Administration, the Operations Manager serves as an enterprise operations leader responsible for translating strategic direction into structured implementation, strengthening governance processes, and driving cross-functional alignment. Approximately 80% of this role focuses on enterprise-wide operational initiatives across CADM, including space governance and cross-unit “One CADM” efforts. The remaining 20% supports CFA’s internal financial and administrative operations. This position partners closely with senior leaders and operates with significant influence within shared governance structures. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Enterprise Operations Leadership (80%) Space Governance & Operational Oversight: Lead implementation and ongoing governance of CADM’s space policy. Oversee space utilization analytics, reporting standards, and compliance with workspace guidelines. Ensure transparent and...

Harvard Business School seeks a Senior Researcher to work with Professor Leslie Perlow within the Organizational Behavior unit. The Senior Researcher position reports directly to faculty. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative and fast-moving environment that requires intellectual curiosity, responsiveness, and the ability to contribute unique insights while working closely with faculty and industry collaborators. Under the direction of Professor Perlow, the Researcher will develop, design, and conduct research examining how individuals in organizations spend their time and how their daily activities relate to well-being and performance at work and in life. The project combines large-scale quantitative analysis with qualitative insights to understand how time spent and value derived relate to personal and organizational outcomes. The Researcher will use modern technology to design flexible measurement tools and will use advanced knowledge of quantitative research...

Design, plan, and implement software and data services that support and enrich research productivity and reliability.  Develop software and data services with researchers to ensure that modern standards of reproducible research are kept. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) is hiring a Senior Research Software Engineer (RSE) to support a portfolio of faculty-led research projects under the HDSI–AWS Impact Computing Alliance. This role is designed for an engineer who thrives in research settings and enjoys translating scientific goals into robust, efficient, and reproducible AI/ML systems. Rather than being tied to a single lab, the RSE will provide shared, cross-project engineering support—helping multiple teams accelerate discovery by building and optimizing machine learning infrastructure, improving performance on modern hardware (including AI accelerators), and enabling scalable execution in AWS and HPC environments. Projects may span...

Reporting to Chief Information Officer, the VP of Digital Engagement is responsible for providing the vision, leadership, and execution oversight needed to advance the credit union’s digital ecosystem, across all products and services. The VP is responsible for shaping the long-term digital banking roadmap—from online and mobile banking to payments, account opening, fraud prevention, and integrated digital servicing. The VP combines strategic insight with practical execution, acting as a connector between Technology, Operations, Products, Marketing, Member Experience and external fintech partners. This leader oversees the strategy, roadmap, performance, and evolution of all digital channels, ensuring the credit union delivers a modern, intuitive, and secure digital banking ecosystem that deepens member relationships, accelerates growth and streamline operations.  This role requires a blend of strategic foresight, strong financial acumen, deep digital expertise, and the ability...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Data Analytics Manager leads our data and analytics function, helping the organization make smarter, faster, and more impactful decisions. The Data Analytics Manager oversees a team of analysts and partners across the credit union to unlock the value of our data, drive growth, improve member experience, and enable innovation. This role also leads to the evolution of our data warehouse, reporting tools, and analytics capabilities to ensure data is accessible, trusted, and actionable. Data Strategy & Leadership Champion a culture of data-informed decision-making across the organization Partner with senior leaders and business units to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing analytics team Own key analytics platforms and vendor relationships Bridge business and technical teams to ensure the right questions are asked and answered with confidence Data Analysis & Business...

TITLE: Compliance Senior Associate – Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) / Know Your Customer (KYC) LOCATION: Boston, MA   Bain Capital Overview With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,880+ employees in 24 offices on four continents.  We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build...

The Director of Operations is a senior strategic leader responsible for the overall operational excellence, financial stewardship, and long-term resilience of Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS). HUDS is a complex, multi-unit organization encompassing residential dining, catering, retail, and administrative operations. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Operations provides centralized leadership for business processes, operational systems, technology governance, cross-functional labor relations support, sustainability initiatives, and campus partnerships. The position advances the strategic priorities and vision for HUDS set by the Managing Director. The role modernizes processes, reduces operational and compliance risk, strengthens data-driven decision-making, and ensures seamless execution across all HUDS units. The position has three direct reports who manage business systems. This role plays a critical part in succession planning, organizational...

Job Summary: The Director of Learning Experience and Design serves as a key senior member of the Professional Education (PPE) team at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The Director joins the Portfolio Director (PD) team and reports to the Senior Portfolio Director. In this critical leadership role, the Director manages the Learning Experience and Design (LXD) team of learning designers and learning technologists to drive the strategic development and continuous improvement of high-quality, learner-centered programs and extensions, focusing primarily on online, hybrid, and on-demand. The Director collaborates closely with the other Portfolio Directors, faculty, practitioners, and external partners to ensure the design and implementation of innovative learning experiences that align with HGSE’s mission and advance its positive impact on the education sector. The Director oversees the program design process—including instructional design and course development—and...

Responsible for the strategic direction of accounting, budgeting and control activities within a school or unit. Enhance the control environment by establishing and monitoring effective processes and systems. The Associate Director of Accounting reports to and backs up the Controller, serving as a key member of the CSFA team. This role leads and coordinates with university partners including but not limited to, Harvard University Housing & Real Estate, the Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Controller, CS Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax office, and Information Technology to address complex accounting issues and align stakeholders. The Associate Director oversees internal controls, tax matters, and compliance with GAAP, University and CS policies, and all relevant regulations, while driving process efficiency through technology and automation. The role requires strong leadership, independent judgment, advanced technical accounting and accounting system skills,...