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Chicago Cubs · 2 months ago

Data Scientist - Baseball Analytics / Baseball Sciences

Mesa, Arizona

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $115K/yr

The Chicago Cubs are a well-known franchise in Major League Baseball, seeking Data Scientists for their Baseball Analytics and Baseball Sciences groups. The role focuses on building models and applications to support baseball decision-making, requiring strong technical and analytical skills to deliver insights that inform the organization.

Sports

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create data modeling pipelines that maintain up-to-date estimates of relevant baseball metrics

Conduct quantitative research that establishes new insights for a domain specialization

Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize research and integrate the use of quantitative models in our decision-making processes

Research, develop, and test methods and models for the purpose of player assessment, development, acquisition, and in-game strategy

Support the implementation of new technologies and initiatives into existing analytical frameworks

Effectively communicate findings through written reports, presentations, and visualizations

Work with Baseball Systems team to integrate new statistical analyses, models, and data visualizations into Cubs web applications

Build processes that identify, diagnose, and resolve data quality and model drift issues

Handle data and analysis requests from the coaching staff and other departments within Baseball Operations

Qualification

SQLStatistical modelingMachine learningData visualizationPythonRData analysisBaseball analyticsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Proficiency with SQL, and at least one programming language commonly used in data analysis (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)

Strong foundation in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

Preferred

Advanced degree and/or comparable work experience in a quantitative discipline

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team setting

Prior experience/knowledge of baseball analytics and technologies

Benefits

On-site parking

Transit benefits

Paid time off: Personal, Sick, Vacation Time, Office Holidays & Winter Break

Flexible work arrangement

Casual work attire environment

Complimentary Meal & beverage plan

Cubs home game & spring training game ticket allotment

Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales

401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match

Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Health & Wellness engagement & programming

Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Free access to EV charging stations (Chicago-based)

Free subscription to Marquee Sports Network (Chicago-based)

Company

Chicago Cubs

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The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons.

Founded in 1870

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cubs.com

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