Junior Analyst, 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

Our Vision:

To become baseball’s highest-performing organization and the envy of professional sports. We will be defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and fueled by our positive energy.

Our Core Values:

• Joy: We want to be around people that like to have fun. We remain optimistic through the ups and downs, we enjoy the process, and we share in something bigger than ourselves.
• Humility: We don’t have all the answers. We lead with curiosity, listen generously, and seek growth from every experience – especially the tough ones. We have gotten over ourselves.
• Integrity: We do the right thing, especially when it’s hard. We act with honesty, accountability, and respect for our teammates and ourselves. We treat the custodian like the king.
• Competitiveness: We embrace challenges and thrive in high-stakes environments. We prepare relentlessly. We are energized by the idea of keeping score.

Position Overview:

Analysts in the Player Projections department build models to predict player performance, in support of player acquisition, development, and deployment. The Nationals are seeking Analysts capable of building high quality data pipelines, conducting and incorporating advantage-seeking research, utilizing a deep knowledge of statistics and probability to build forecasts, and ensuring those forecasts impact outcomes on the field. The Junior Analyst, Player Projections will perform those duties in the context of major and minor league players, building models to explain and predict the performance of potential trade and free agent acquisitions while engaging with other departments (Acquisitions, Development, and Operations) and leadership to improve organizational decision-making.

Qualifications:

• High-stakes decision-making under uncertainty
• Programming (Python, R, etc.) and AI agent integration
• Statistical modeling, forecasting, and probabilistic programming (using Stan, PyMC, etc.)
• Machine learning methods and model evaluation
• Data engineering and pipelining (SQL, etc.)
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders about baseball research
• Deep understanding of prospect valuation and/or a baseball focus area (hitting, pitching, fielding, baserunning, catcher defense, etc.)
• Excellent communication, project/product management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly confidential environment
• Deep alignment with and promotion of the organization’s values of joy, humility, integrity and competitiveness and vision to create an organization that becomes the envy of sport.

Compensation:

The projected annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

Benefits:

The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
• Employee discounts
• Free onsite fitness center

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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