Junior Data Scientist

NASCAR; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCAR in Daytona Beach, Florida seeks a Junior Data Scientist to turn data into actionable insights and intelligent solutions that guide business decisions. You will analyze data, support predictive modeling, and help enhance AI-enabled analytics tools across the organization.

Join a team leveraging modern analytics, generative AI, and emerging tech while collaborating with stakeholders to translate questions into practical tools and visualizations. Up to 10% travel during race season.

Qualifications

• Degree in data-related field or equivalent experience.
• Foundational SQL and Python skills for data prep and analysis.
• Understanding of core statistics and basic ML concepts.
• Interest in generative AI, MCP, and tool calling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, combine, and analyze data using SQL and Python.
• Support predictive modeling initiatives and AI-enabled analytics.
• Develop and maintain AI-enabled analytics tools and MCP integrations.
• Validate AI outputs against trusted SQL queries and reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate questions into analyses and tools.
• Work with data engineering to create repeatable workflows and documentation.
• Assist user adoption and ongoing analytical needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Learning attitude

Education

Data Science / Statistics / Mathematics / CS / Economics degree

Tools

SQL

Python

MCP integrations

Machine learning basics

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.

Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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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