Journey Activation and Optimization Analyst

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$47K/yr – $112K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end customer journey execution and translate strategy into actionable engagement plans by partnering with Strategy, Data Science, Architecture, Engineering, Analytics, Legal/Compliance, Content, and Delivery teams.

  • Lead the full lifecycle of journeys from brief to post-mortem
  • Translate business goals into concrete technical requirements for data, orchestration, and workflow design
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure scalable, compliant delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end execution of customer journeys from brief through build, QA, launch, ongoing insights, and post-mortem review
  • Translate strategic priorities into actionable engagement plans, including targeting, segmentation rules, decision logic, offers, content needs, timelines, and execution requirements, applying the technical expertise needed to support journey configuration, audience logic, and execution design
  • Partner cross-functionally with Strategy, Data Science, Architecture, Engineering, Analytics, Legal/Compliance, Content, and Communication Delivery teams to define requirements, align dependencies, support technical readiness, and ensure scalable execution
  • Connect business strategy to technical execution by translating journey objectives into clear requirements for data, orchestration, system setup, workflow design, and delivery readiness
  • Conduct user acceptance testing in development environments to validate audience logic, data inputs, content readiness, workflow setup, and delivery quality prior to launch
  • Identify, manage, and escalate risks, blockers, and execution issues throughout the delivery lifecycle, including dependencies tied to data, platform configuration, system integration, and delivery execution
  • Monitor channel health and delivery reliability, including deliverability, incident response, change management, and ongoing operational oversight
  • Analyze and interpret complex data to support decision-making, inform strategic initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve journey execution and performance
  • Optimize tools, workflows, and processes to improve efficiency, streamline execution, and strengthen journey performance
  • Apply AI capabilities and automation opportunities to optimize journeys, reduce redundancy, and improve end-to-end execution

Requirements

  • 3+ years of strategic and technical experience supporting or leading end-to-end execution of customer engagement, CRM, lifecycle marketing, or journey-based programs
  • 3+ years of analytical and technical skills using SQL, including experience with data querying, reporting, automation, and marketing technology platforms that support journey execution, performance monitoring, and process improvement
  • 3+ years of experience translating business strategy into clear execution requirements across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • 3+ years of experience of journey execution, including targeting, segmentation, QA, launch processes, performance monitoring, and operational readiness
  • 3+ years of experience analyzing data and translating insights into execution improvements, dashboards, or process recommendations, including user acceptance testing and validation in development or pre-production environments

Preferred

  • 3+ years of experience with omnichannel journey orchestration and enterprise marketing technology platforms such as Adobe or Salesforce
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes, identify efficiencies, and support continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate complexity, and resolve execution issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate strategy into clear execution requirements
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as Strategy, Data Science, Architecture, Engineering, Analytics, Legal/Compliance, Content, and Communication Delivery
  • Experience working with technical partners to support data integration, platform configuration, orchestration design, workflow automation, or journey optimization
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools or automation capabilities to improve workflow efficiency or journey performance
  • Familiarity with deliverability monitoring, channel health practices, incident response processes, and operational governance
  • Experience building reporting frameworks and dashboards that connect operational performance, customer outcomes, and business results
  • Experience using business intelligence software or data visualization platforms to create dashboards and communicate insights effectively

Benefits

  • This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.
  • The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
  • Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
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The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association (FAMU NAA), a non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida, was established to serve its alumni and the University, to actively promote the interest of Florida A&M University as an institution of higher learning, research and public service, to focus on the educational needs of all Americans to support cultural diversity and equal access to a quality education at Florida A&M University. The NAA works to stimulate interest in the University among students, former students, graduates, family and friends of FAMU, corporate partners, and others while providing financial, moral and political support.

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