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Atlanta Braves · 1 month ago

Analyst, Research & Development

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Atlanta Braves is a professional baseball team that seeks a driven individual for the R&D Analyst position. This role involves using data analysis and modeling techniques to support Baseball Operations in decision-making related to player evaluation and performance projection.

Media and EntertainmentSports

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform advanced statistical analysis on large datasets in order to assist in the decision making of the Baseball Operations department

Develop and maintain models, software, reports, or any other information system developed during research

Complete ad-hoc research projects as requested and present results in a concise manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Statistical modeling softwareData analysis techniquesSQLRelational databasesPythonRStatistical conceptsData visualizationVersion control (git)Big data techniquesCloud-based technologyComputer vision techniques

Required

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

2+ years of full-time work experience in a data science role

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related quantitative field

Proven experience with statistical modeling software (Python and/or R)

Strong foundation in the application of statistical concepts to baseball data, including familiarity with the current state of baseball research

Working experience with SQL and relational databases

Familiarity with using version control such as git

Ability to communicate technical findings to individuals with diverse baseball backgrounds (ability to create effective data visualizations is a plus)

Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season

Must complete a successful background check

Preferred

Demonstrated statistical research in the sports analytics field

Ability to and desire to learn other programming languages as needed

Familiarity with big data techniques

Exposure to cloud-based technology

Exposure to computer vision techniques

Company

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves is an American professional baseball team that competes in Major League Baseball.

Founded in 1871

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

51-200 employees

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=atl

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