Forecasting Analyst: Baseball Player Projections

Washington Nationals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Complimentary game tickets

Employee discounts

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

The Washington Nationals are seeking a Junior Analyst for their Player Projections department to build performance models and support player decisions. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills and deep baseball knowledge, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The role involves engaging with various departments and utilizing advanced statistical techniques and tools like Python and SQL.

Qualifications

• Strong statistical modeling and forecasting skills.
• Experience with programming and AI integration.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build models to explain and predict player performance.
• Conduct research to support player acquisition and development.
• Engage with multiple departments for decision-making.

Skills

High-stakes decision-making

Programming (Python, R)

Statistical modeling

Machine learning methods

Data engineering

Excellent communication

Project management

Deep baseball knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced

Tools

SQL

Stan

PyMC

Job description

The Washington Nationals are seeking a Junior Analyst for their Player Projections department to build performance models and support player decisions. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills and deep baseball knowledge, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The role involves engaging with various departments and utilizing advanced statistical techniques and tools like Python and SQL.