Hockey Analytics Internship: Data Science & Ops (Remote)

Pittsburgh Penguins; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited to offer a Hockey Research & Development Internship. As an intern, you will engage with the Hockey Operations department and help aid decision-making through analysis of hockey data.

You will apply mathematics, data analysis, and computation to support player evaluation and strategic decisions, with potential for a full-time path based on performance and fit.

Qualifications

• Rising college junior or senior, or current graduate student.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming with R, Python, and/or other languages.
• Self-driven with focus on high-quality work and attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and application of statistical modeling and quantitative analysis using hockey data.
• Perform ad hoc research, data validation, and analysis to support Hockey Operations tasks.
• Develop research questions and analyze data to identify insights for the Penguins.
• Collaborate with Hockey Operations to deliver actionable insights and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Programming concepts

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Education

Pursuing undergraduate/graduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Engineering

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited to offer a Hockey Research & Development Internship. As an intern, you will engage with the Hockey Operations department and help aid decision-making through analysis of hockey data.

You will apply mathematics, data analysis, and computation to support player evaluation and strategic decisions, with potential for a full-time path based on performance and fit.