Lead Analyst

Posting date: January 29, 2026

External Reference: 002220SR

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Cambridge

School/Unit

Harvard University Central Administration

Department

Harvard University Information Technology

Salary Grade

059

Job Function

Information Technology

FLSA Status

Exempt

Term Appointment

Yes

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Job Description

Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research and administration. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused, and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment, we are looking for you!

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Lead a talented agile team supporting the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ (FAS) HR systems — including Aurora, a custom-built front-end application that extends Harvard’s enterprise HR system, PeopleSoft.

Guide a team of developers, analysts, and QA specialists who create and maintain applications that make Harvard’s Human Resources (HR) work smoother, smarter, and more connected. Serve as Product Owner, helping shape solutions that meet the complex and evolving needs of FAS and the broader University.

• Lead the Aurora HR agile team, overseeing several custom applications that support FAS-specific HR and payroll processes.
• Serve as Product Owner for the Aurora portfolio, collaborating closely with FAS and University partners to prioritize features, refine workflows, and guide development through agile sprints.
• Partner with the Associate Director, HR Systems on university-wide initiatives that impact the FAS, bringing in local subject matter expertise.
• Manage system integrations between PeopleSoft and Harvard’s custom HR applications, ensuring data accuracy and smooth operations across schools.
• Partner with HR, payroll, finance, faculty affairs, and labor relations teams to translate complex business needs into sustainable technical solutions.
• Make infrastructure and integration decisions in partnership with the HUIT DevOps team.
• May take on project leadership roles for initiatives of various sizes, depending on expertise, team composition, and available capacity.

Working Conditions:

• Work Will be performed in an office setting.

More About HUIT:

Our Mission: huit.harvard.edu/about

We empower the Harvard community with essential and transformative technologies to advance education, knowledge, and discovery.

HUIT’s core values are:

• Human-centered
• University-focused
• Innovation-driven
• Team-oriented

IT Academy (designed for IT Staff):
HUIT’s IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Supervisory experience.
• 7+ years of experience in business systems analysis/product management with progressive responsibility of managing complex IT environments.
• Experience with running and managing large IT projects, with a cross functional agile team.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster a broad range of business relationships with administrators, human resources, faculty affairs, and finance professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and mentor teams.
• Must be passionate about delivering great service and driving on products and projects in the public interest.
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) with a concern for accuracy, details and quality to cross-functional and non-technical business owners.
• Strong knowledge about the business processes and related technologies that support HR, finance, and faculty affairs teams.
• Ability to think strategically while working through tactical short-term priorities.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred.

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date:
  This is a fully benefited, full-time Harvard University position that has been funded for two years from date of hire. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent upon your work performance meeting the needs of the department and the continued availability of funding designed to support the position.
• Standard Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00
  The onsite requirement will be based on business needs and client meetings with advance notice.
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
• Other Information:
  Please provide a cover letter and resume as one document with your application.
  This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.