Assistant Director of Data Science, Evaluation

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

6d•$95,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a New York-based education and poverty-fighting organization, is seeking a mission-aligned Assistant Director of Data Science for its Research & Evaluation Department. The role supports evaluation systems for efficient program information collection and data dissemination within HCZ and with external partners. As a member of the department’s management team, the Assistant Director works closely with the Director and Managing Director of Research and Evaluation and helps lead HCZ’s data science function, developing and implementing advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data infrastructure to inform decisions and maximize organizational impact. The Assistant Director mentors and guides data science staff, leads complex analytics and machine-learning projects, supports secure and scalable data infrastructure, and implements responsible data governance. The role also oversees Salesforce integrations and reporting, collaborates with program evaluation, policy, operations, IT, and program teams, and helps staff use data insights effectively. The position supports the department’s strategic roadmap and communicates analytical findings through dashboards, visualizations, reports, and presentations. This is a hybrid position, with three days in the office and two days remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The salary range is $95,000–$105,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied statistics, including at least 1–2 years in a leadership, supervisory, or senior individual-contributor role.
Expertise in Python, R, or SQL and strong experience with machine-learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Demonstrated ability to design, test, and deploy production-level machine-learning models and analytical tools.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Snowflake and modern data infrastructure such as data lakes and data warehouses.
Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and ethics when working with sensitive data.
Ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Passion for social impact, education, and HCZ’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce, including Salesforce Analytics Cloud, Einstein Analytics, or custom data integrations and reporting solutions.
Experience working with youth- or community-focused organizations.

Responsibilities

Mentor and provide technical guidance to data science analysts, associates, and administrators, supporting collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
Participate in recruitment processes and support team members’ professional development.
Design and implement machine-learning models, predictive analytics, and statistical analyses under the direction of the Director of Data Science.
Execute complex data science projects and ensure models are interpretable, ethically sound, and produce actionable insights.
Work with IT teams to support scalable, secure, high-quality data pipelines and platforms.
Implement data governance practices supporting compliance, accuracy, and responsible data use.
Oversee Salesforce data integration and data flow between Salesforce systems and analytics platforms.
Collaborate with program evaluation, policy, and operations teams to integrate data science outputs into decision-making.
Facilitate data literacy and training sessions for staff.
Work with program teams to optimize Salesforce data collection and reporting workflows and maintain data quality and consistency.
Research and recommend ways to apply advanced techniques, including AI/ML and natural language processing, to improve program design and organizational strategy.
Support the Director of Data Science in developing the department’s strategic roadmap and aligning projects with HCZ priorities.
Support the development of dashboards, visualizations, and executive reports for non-technical audiences.
Support presentations to senior leadership, funders, and external stakeholders alongside the Director.
Create and maintain Salesforce dashboards and reports providing real-time insights into program performance, participant outcomes, and organizational metrics.