Data Scientist

New York Mets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Mets are seeking a Data Scientist in Baseball Analytics to build, test, and present statistical models informing decisions across Baseball Operations. Candidates should have strong statistics and data analytics expertise and be able to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience in baseball is a plus, but not required. This role offers the chance to influence strategic operations and work with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic sports environment in

Qualifications

• Masters or BS degree in statistics or related field.
• Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus.
• Strong background in a wide variety of statistical techniques.
• Strong proficiency in R, Python, or similar, as well as strong proficiency in SQL.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, and to take control of large‑scale projects with little or no daily oversight.

Responsibilities

• Build statistical models to answer baseball‑related questions for Baseball Operations.
• Interpret data and report conclusions from analyses.
• Present model outputs to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Communicate with Baseball Analytics team and Baseball Operations personnel to define research parameters.
• Advise on outputs from the data engineering team and guide Baseball Systems on presenting model results.
• Evaluate potential new data sources and technologies for usefulness.
• Continuously analyze analytics research to improve modeling work.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Communication

Project leadership

SQL

Education

Master's degree in statistics

Bachelor's degree in statistics or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Summary:

The New York Mets are seeking a Data Scientist in Baseball Analytics. The Data Scientist will build, test, and present statistical models that inform decision‑making in all facets of Baseball Operations. This position requires strong background in complex statistics and data analytics, as well as the ability to communicate statistical model details and findings to both a technical and non‑technical audience. Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus, but is not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build statistical models to answer a wide variety of baseball‑related questions affecting the operations of the organization using advanced knowledge of statistics and data analytics and exercising appropriate discretion and judgment regarding development of statistical models
• Interpret data and report conclusions drawn from their analyses
• Present model outputs in an effective way, both for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Communicate well with both the Baseball Analytics team as well as other Baseball Operations personnel to understand the parameters of any particular research project
• Provide advice on the desired outputs from the data engineering team, and guidance to the Baseball Systems team on how best to present model results
• Evaluate potential new data sources and technologies to determine their validity and usefulness
• Consistently analyze research in analytics that can help improve the modeling work done by the Baseball Analytics department

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Masters and/or BS degree in statistics or a related field
• Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus
• Strong background in a wide variety of statistical techniques
• Strong proficiency in R, Python, or similar, as well as strong proficiency in SQL
• Basic knowledge of data engineering and front‑end development is a plus, for the purpose of communicating with those departments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, and to take control of large‑scale projects with little or no daily oversight

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets value the unique qualities individuals with various backgrounds and experiences can offer the organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000