Data Analyst

Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

Term: 8 months

Hours: 35 hours weekly

In this role you will leads 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. Designs, builds and maintains analytical dashboards that assist in the management, oversight, and evaluation of City-funded homelessness initiatives. Maintains and enhances existing analytical tools related to eviction monitoring and prevention efforts.

What you’ll do as the Data Analyst:

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Develop stand-alone reports, dashboards, presentations, and written summaries to deliver actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Responds to ad-hoc data and informational requests from City leadership, members of the media, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Serves 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, filtering, joining, and summarizing 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

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.