Junior Data Scientist - Fenway Park

Aramark Corp. • Boston, MA

46d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aramark Sports + Entertainment is hiring a Junior Data Scientist- Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox in Boston, MA to support data analysis of food and beverage trends. This position will focus on data governance, advanced analysis and modeling, and data-backed recommendations to maximize opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship from Aramark.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in an analytical or data science role.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and transformation using Python or R.
• Familiarity with SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Knowledge of data science workflows including data cleaning, feature engineering, and predictive modeling.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of statistics, experimental design, and core data science concepts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid (remote and in-office) environment
• Must be able to work a flexible, event-driven schedule that aligns with business requirements as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and interactive app development (e.g., Streamlit, RShiny) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Git and version control best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze consumer behavior at Fenway Park by leveraging purchasing and dining data to identify key customer segments. Present insights using statistical methods and engaging visualizations tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Evaluate operational performance by integrating data from labor tracking, Point of Sale (POS), and inventory systems. Identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements to enhance venue operations.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to assess the effectiveness of short-term strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define success metrics and deliver timely, data-backed evaluations.
• Support the development of automated reporting workflows that deliver key performance metrics to stakeholders, including Fenway Park operations and the Boston Red Sox.
• Assist in building scalable data pipelines using Python, R, and SQL to streamline data access and support analytics and reporting initiatives.
• Perform machine learning experiments and model evaluation tasks under the guidance of the team's Lead Data Scientist.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees