Data Scientist

Company: The Possible Zone
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Are you committed to changing the trajectory of young lives in a fast-paced, inspiring environment? As a member of The Possible Zone Team, you will do just that. We are seeking passionate, creative individuals who are committed to closing the opportunity gap and empowering all youth with the knowledge that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Please review our open jobs below and follow us on social media to receive updates as new positions are added.Position:Data ScientistLocation: Boston, MA
Remote Status: HybridJob Id:116# of Openings:1Data Scientist

ABOUT THE POSSIBLE ZONE (TPZ):Imagine a world where every young person has the opportunity to design their future, launch their own ventures, and develop the skills to succeed in any career path. At The Possible Zone (TPZ), we're on a mission to make this vision a reality by advancing economic equity and empowering youth.Based in Boston, TPZ is a nonprofit offering a multi-year, project-based entrepreneurship program for high school students. We combine STEAM education, hands-on work experience, and individualized career advising to help young people develop entrepreneurial mindsets and technical skills. Together, we're shaping the next generation of leaders and change-makers.TPZ is a hybrid workplace.ABOUT THE ROLE:TPZ is seeking a Data Scientist to support its Research & Evaluation (R&E) team. Reporting to the Chief Research & Evaluation Officer (CREO), the Data Scientist will collaborate with TPZ's Vice President of Research & Evaluation, Senior Knowledge Management Engineer, and Database Engineer to leverage data to enhance program outcomes, inform strategic decisions, and contribute to TPZ's thought leadership in youth development and economic equity.The ideal candidate will have expertise in advanced quantitative data analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and data visualization, along with a strong ability to communicate complex insights to diverse audiences. This position is perfect for a data-driven professional that is passionate about advancing equity and empowering youth through innovative solutions.Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analyses and predictive modeling to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and forecast outputs and outcomes for students and organizational initiatives.
• Contribute to dashboards, visualizations, and reports that provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Analyze diverse datasets, including program performance data, survey responses, student outcomes, fundraising data, organizational culture data, and external benchmarks, to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Knowledge Management (KM) Technologies team to design and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions, ensuring high-quality, secure, and accessible data systems.
• Support the integration and optimization of data from multiple sources, including Salesforce, National Student Clearinghouse, and other external databases.
• Develop and maintain data cleaning and processing scripts to streamline analysis and reporting.
• Partner with various organizational teams to understand their data needs and co-develop metrics and tools for evaluating student outcomes, program performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Present findings and recommendations to TPZ leadership, staff, and external partners in clear, compelling, and accessible formats.
• Work closely with the Research & Evaluation team to design and implement data collection strategies, including surveys, observational tools, and feedback loops.
• Apply advanced analytics toward innovative approaches to measure and predict program impact.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in data science, education technology, and nonprofit analytics to bring new tools and approaches to TPZ.
• Contribute to thought leadership efforts, including co-authoring research articles, white papers, and presentations that highlight TPZ's data-driven impact.Qualifications
  • Passion for TPZ's mission and values, and commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • 10+ years of work experience in data science, analytics, or a related field, preferably within the nonprofit or education sectors; advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools, including R and Python.
  • Experience designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines and storage solutions.
  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning, LLMs, and predictive modeling techniques.
  • Proficiency with relational databases, APIs, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to TPZ's core competencies (Leadership, Creativity & Innovation, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Continuous Learning).TPZ offers performance-based compensation with merit and bonus potential. Our Compensation philosophy is designed with checks and balances to ensure pay equity and to fairly recognize and reward employees' contributions.TPZ provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to:
    • Company-subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (80% of the individual premium is paid by TPZ)
    • Professional Development opportunities, including the use of state of the art STEAM Makerspace/FabLab
    • Basic Life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to the employee
    • Mental Health and Wellness resources through partnerships with Calm and Wellable
    • Commuting stipend for walking, biking, transit, or gas
    • Retirement plan with employer contributions
    • Up to 25 days of paid time off per year
    • Approx. 20 paid holidays per year
    • Paid parental leave
      Diversity Equity Inclusion Statement
      We believe every member of our team and student body deserves opportunities for growth, success and inclusion. We recognize that for many of our students, staff and communities, their life journeys run through oppressive structures and systems (e.g. classism, racism, sexism) - and that's what makes our organizational culture and work so necessary and important. We believe that diversity in perspective, backgrounds, ethnicities and lived experience is a strength, and from that strength, we can accomplish great things with the students we serve.
      
      Together as students, staff, organizations, communities, volunteers, and partners, we are intentional about creating safe spaces where all members can speak authentically and be themselves.
      
      We are committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. As members of The Possible Zone community, our progression along this ongoing journey raises thoughtful questions, reveals biases, and opens conversations. We celebrate one another and are unified in our commitment to young people, excellence, and innovation. This work is our shared responsibility and our opportunity to welcome all members who share in our mission and strive to provide pathways that further prepare students in achieving their desired success.
      COVID Vaccination Policy
      The Possible Zone requires that all employees receive a primary series of COVID-19 vaccination as well as a booster dose. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen and receives a booster dose when eligible. In order to be qualified for employment at The Possible Zone, final candidates must comply with the vaccination requirement or receive an approved exemption.The Possible Zone prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. The Possible Zone is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
      #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: The Possible Zone, Quincy , Data Scientist, Other , Boston, Massachusetts