Part-Time Data Scientist

This position supports the key initiatives of OCCE HMS/school-wide projects. The Data Scientist will apply current and emerging analytical and problem-solving techniques in program evaluation and tracking. The position is actively involved in planning, designing, implementing, and analyzing data-driven projects such as the Pulse Survey. Collaborate with HMS and Harvard University data working groups related to policies, practices, and programs.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Work with OCCE and other Harvard University offices in planning, designing, implementing, and analyzing data-driven projects such as the Pulse Survey.
Collaborate with HMS and Harvard University data working groups related to policies, practices, and programs, with a focus on establishing monitoring and accountability measures/metrics designed to progressively chart implementation activities and results produced over time.
Work internally with OCCE to create, pilot, and support metric-based data reporting templates through which the evidence and impact of its programmatic interventions can be demonstrated. Conceptually, templates will feature multiple-level system thinking.
Collaborate with HMS data-related groups to resolve conceptual, technical and operational issues related to databases.
Translate identified data problems into well-defined technical specifications and leverage workable elements as growth opportunities.
Design and build user-friendly database solutions and instrumentation.
Lead and manage the development of program-related-data capture and databases that include 1) multiple data sources, 2) mixed-methods data, and 3) data elements that represent the multidimensionality of the OCCE charge and mission.
Develop and maintain comprehensive Technical Notes that document process and procedures undertaken to complete all assigned tasks.
Work closely with stakeholders to understand data derived from both healthcare providers and computational methods.
Conduct data analysis for ad hoc reporting requests from the Dean of OCCE, constituents, stakeholders, and other sources.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of post secondary education or relevant work experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in data science, data analytics, or a related field preferred.
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 most effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Enthusiasm for collaborating closely with others.
Experience working with data and metrics.
Certificates and Licenses:
Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred.

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid