Junior Data Scientist

NASCAR Enterprises, LLC; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

NASCAR Event Management, LLC. is seeking a Junior Data Scientist based in Daytona Beach, Florida. You will transform data into actionable insights, support predictive modeling, and enhance AI-enabled analytics tools across the organization.

Responsibilities include data prep with SQL/Python, model evaluation, and collaboration with business partners to deliver practical analytical solutions. Travel up to 10% during the race season and ongoing stakeholder communication are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational SQL skills (joins, aggregations, CTEs) and Python for data prep and analysis.
• Understanding of core statistical concepts and basic ML methods; able to evaluate models.
• Foundational understanding of generative AI capabilities and limitations; willingness to learn MCP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to explain findings in business terms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, combine, and analyze data using SQL and Python; document data definitions.
• Support predictive modeling; forecast outcomes and evaluate business performance.
• Help develop AI-enabled analytics tools and MCP integrations.
• Test tools and AI outputs against trusted SQL queries and reports; improve logic.
• Collaborate with partners to translate questions into analyses and visualizations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistics

Machine learning basics

Generative AI

Education

Data Science / Statistics / Mathematics / CS / Economics degree

Tools

MCP integrations

Job description

At NASCAR, you will work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment. NASCAR is seeking a Junior Data Scientist based in Daytona Beach, Florida, to help transform data into actionable insights and intelligent solutions that drive business decisions across the organization. In this role, you'll analyze data, support predictive modeling initiatives, enhance AI-enabled analytics tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to solve real-world business challenges. This opportunity offers hands‑on exposure to modern analytics, generative AI, and emerging technologies while helping shape the future of data‑driven decision‑making at NASCAR.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare, combine, and analyze data using SQL and Python, investigating data quality issues and documenting business definitions.
• Apply statistical methods and support predictive modeling to understand fan behavior, identify trends, forecast outcomes, and evaluate business performance.
• Help develop, maintain, and enhance AI-enabled analytics tools, including Python-based tools and MCP integrations.
• Test analytical tools and AI-generated answers against trusted SQL queries and reports; investigate errors and improve underlying logic, instructions, and tool descriptions.
• Collaborate with business partners to translate questions and feedback into analyses, visualizations, and practical tools, communicating findings and limitations clearly.
• Work with data engineering and business intelligence colleagues to create repeatable workflows, maintain documentation, and follow established data access and governance practices.
• Support user adoption, ongoing analytical needs, and additional projects as assigned.

Up to 10% travel throughout race season.

What You Will Bring:

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Foundational SQL skills, including joins, aggregations, and common table expressions, and experience using Python for data preparation and analysis.
• Understanding of core statistical concepts and familiarity with basic machine learning methods and model evaluation.
• Foundational understanding of generative AI’s capabilities and limitations, an interest in learning MCP and tool calling, and a commitment to validating AI-generated results.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy and the ability to explain technical findings in business terms.
• A collaborative, curious mindset and willingness to learn new tools, ask questions, and manage competing priorities.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to help shape how NASCAR leverages data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies to support business strategy and decision‑making. You'll partner with teams across the organization to uncover insights, develop practical analytical solutions, and improve how employees access and interact with data. Whether you're building predictive models, validating AI-generated outputs, or helping create new analytics capabilities, you'll see your work make a visible impact while continuing to grow your expertise in analytics, machine learning, and generative AI.

Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

Our people are the key to our success.

• competitive compensation,
• a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness,
• opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

You help create the moments, experiences, and innovations that shape the future of sports and entertainment.

NASCAR is an EqualOpportunityEmployer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No.1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA.

Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.