Migration Lead Specialist: Advancement

Job Description

We are seeking a Migration Lead Specialist with a strong background in Salesforce and Advancement systems to lead complex data migration and integration initiatives. This individual will play a dual role—serving as both a technical lead and delivery manager—responsible for hands-on SQL extractions, Salesforce data loads, technical planning, and client-facing leadership across discovery, analysis, and project execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Extraction & Migration
  • Perform advanced SQL extractions from multiple external and legacy systems.
  • Map, transform, and load data into Salesforce Advancement/Kindsight environments.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of migrated datasets through validation and reconciliation.
• Salesforce & Advancement Expertise
  • Leverage 5+ years of Salesforce system experience to optimize migrations and integrations.
  • Apply deep knowledge of Advancement and Kindsight solutions to ensure alignment with institutional needs.
  • Provide technical guidance on Salesforce data models, configurations, and best practices.
• Project Leadership & Delivery Management
  • Act as a Technical Delivery Manager: create project plans, define timelines, track deliverables, and manage risks.
  • Run discovery sessions, requirements workshops, and ongoing status meetings with stakeholders.
  • Document and communicate progress, ensuring alignment with client goals and milestones.
• Collaboration & Platform Enhancements
  • Collaborate with various business and IT teams to ensure the Salesforce platform meets all functional and technical requirements.
  • Participate in the planning and development life cycle for platform enhancements, including testing and deployment.
• Analysis & Problem-Solving
  • Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify patterns, gaps, and transformation needs.
  • Partner with business and technical teams to resolve migration challenges.
  • Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

Required Skills

• 5+ years with Salesforce systems
• 5 years working with Advancement / Kindsight solutions.
• Technical Skills: Strong SQL expertise; ability to perform extractions, transformations, and validations at scale.
• Project Management: Proven ability to lead projects, build detailed plans, and drive on-time delivery.
• Consulting & Communication: Skilled in presenting, facilitating discovery workshops, and managing client relationships.
• Analytical Ability: Strong data analysis skills with an eye for accuracy and process improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Strong blend of technical depth and client-facing presence.
• Ability to operate independently while guiding cross-functional teams.
• Passion for data-driven problem solving in the Advancement and Higher Education sector.

Additional Information

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
• 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
• A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.

Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging from $160,000 - $190,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.