Part-Time Data Scientist

Harvard University • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Scientist supports key initiatives of OCCE and school-wide projects by applying current and emerging analytical and problem-solving techniques to program evaluation and tracking. The position plans, designs, implements, and analyzes data-driven projects, including the Pulse Survey, and collaborates with Harvard Medical School and Harvard University data working groups on policies, practices, and programs.

The role develops monitoring and accountability measures, creates and supports metric-based reporting templates, addresses database-related conceptual, technical, and operational issues, and builds user-friendly database solutions and instrumentation. It leads the development of program data capture and databases drawing on multiple sources, mixed-methods data, and data representing the multidimensional OCCE mission. The Data Scientist documents processes and procedures, works with stakeholders to understand data from healthcare providers and computational methods, and conducts analyses for ad hoc reporting requests.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write clearly for a broad audience and explain technical analysis to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to visualize data and communicate complex data effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating closely with others.
• Experience working with data and metrics.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, data analytics, or a related field.
• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses or an external equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, and analyze data-driven projects, including the Pulse Survey, in collaboration with OCCE and other Harvard University offices.
• Collaborate with HMS and Harvard University data working groups on policies, practices, and programs, including establishing monitoring and accountability measures and metrics.
• Create, pilot, and support metric-based data reporting templates for OCCE that demonstrate evidence and impact of programmatic interventions.
• Collaborate with HMS data-related groups to resolve conceptual, technical, and operational database issues.
• Translate identified data problems into well-defined technical specifications and identify workable elements as growth opportunities.
• Design and build user-friendly database solutions and instrumentation.
• Lead development of program-related data capture and databases that incorporate multiple data sources, mixed-methods data, and data elements reflecting OCCE’s multidimensional charge and mission.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Technical Notes documenting processes and procedures for assigned tasks.
• Work with stakeholders to understand data derived from healthcare providers and computational methods.
• Conduct data analysis for ad hoc reporting requests from the Dean of OCCE, constituents, stakeholders, and other sources.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed