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# Part-Time Data Scientist

- **Company:** Harvard University
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $76,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Simulation, Databases, Build Management, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76189625-part-time-data-scientist

## About the Role

* Minimum of 5 years of post secondary education or relevant work experience., * 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.

## Description

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.