Data Scientist

Smith Arnold Partners; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A business consulting firm is seeking a Sports Data Scientist who will leverage data analysis to provide actionable insights for NCAA basketball clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in statistical data analysis and data visualization, alongside a deep understanding of sports. This is a full-time remote position that offers an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making in collegiate sports through innovative analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL.
• Experience generating data visualizations programmatically.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models utilizing insights from data.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis for insights.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across data sources.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Data visualization

Python (pandas, polars, numpy)

SQL

Deep Understanding of sports

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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The company operates in the sports data science and analytics space, focusing on long-term partnerships with emerging professional talent. Its core model provides financial support and career resources to individuals early in their professional journey, in exchange for a share of future earnings over a defined period. They also work with many well-known NCAA programs utilizing data science and analytics to evaluate player value and fit in the new and evolving transfer portal.

Employee testimonials:

• Casual yet collaborative environment with a great work/life balance.
• Company is revolutionizing the use of data science in the sports industry!
• Culture that truly values and supports its employees.

Title: Sports Data Scientist

Location: Remote

Our client is seeking a Sports Data Scientist to help us add value to their NCAA basketball clients.

This position is an exciting opportunity to leverage data analysis to provide actionable insights, support decision-making within the NCAA collegiate football, baseball and basketball transfer portal. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports analytics, specifically in football, baseball or basketball, a strong foundation in statistical data analysis and data visualization, along with deep sports knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Build predictive models utilizing insights from client and sport knowledge
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify data-driven insights on the transfer portal to collegiate programs
• Answer ad-hoc questions regarding transfer targeting
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across several data sources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Programming experience
• Proficiency with Python (pandas, polars, numpy) and SQL
• Experience generating data visualizations programmatically
• Deep Understanding of sports
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex data concepts to nontechnical audiences
• Strong self-motivation and curiosity to challenge traditional sports beliefs
• Attention to detail for accurate and timely report delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience playing or working with college football, baseball or basketball teams

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Sports Teams and Clubs

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