Company Overview
Zones – First Choice for IT.TM is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Zones specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries and partnering with Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years.
Position Overview
Term: 8 months
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $45.00-$55.00; commensurate with experience
Hours: 35 hours weekly
In this role you will lead data analysis and reporting for homelessness and homelessness prevention programs and initiatives. Conducts population-level analyses using the City’s Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) to build knowledge on homelessness in Boston. Design, build and maintain analytical dashboards that assist in the management, oversight, and evaluation of City-funded homelessness initiatives. Maintain and enhance existing analytical tools related to eviction monitoring and prevention efforts.
What You’ll Do As The Data Analyst
- Develop stand-alone reports, dashboards, presentations, and written summaries to deliver actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.
- Respond to ad-hoc data and informational requests from City leadership, members of the media, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as a member on formal and informal working groups pertaining to data quality, HMIS, performance monitoring, and other relevant topics.
- Collaborate with outside organizations in data analysis activities that result from integrated data sharing agreements or shared research goals.
What You Will Bring To The Team
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, statistics, urban planning, social work, computer science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred but not required. Relevant certifications may be substituted for formal education.
- At least two (2) years of professional experience in data analysis, research, program evaluation, or related work. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of required experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with large datasets, including cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and summarizing data.
- Familiarity with SQL, with the ability to write queries to extract, filter, join, and summarize data from relational databases.
- Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations using tools such as Apache Superset, Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny, or similar platforms.
- Experience in using programming languages such as R, Python, or Stata is preferred but not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Zones Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package
Zones provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, state-mandated sick leave, and other well-being and work-life balance benefits. Zones is a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability. Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify confirms eligibility to work in the United States.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and duties may change without notice.