Senior R&D & Strategy Lead, Baseball Ops

MLB; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and pension plan

Free onsite tickets to Nationals home/

Employee discounts

Free onsite fitness center

Job summary

Washington Nationals are seeking an Assistant General Manager, Research & Development, to lead the club’s R&D strategy and integrate data‑driven functions across Baseball Operations. You will shape research prioritization, oversee cross‑functional teams, and drive innovation in player evaluation and decision support.

The role requires senior leadership experience in analytics, with a track record of turning research into practical competitive advantages on the field.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical or interdisciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of evaluation, development, and baseball decision‑making.
• Excellent communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, confidential environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all R&D departments.
• Oversee design and implementation of predictive modeling and decision tools for player acquisition and readiness.
• Collaborate with other leaders to translate research into competitive advantages on the field.
• Direct data infrastructure and workflows enabling large‑scale research and decision making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

R&D management

Predictive modeling

Player evaluation

Data strategy

Job description

Washington Nationals are seeking an Assistant General Manager, Research & Development, to lead the club’s R&D strategy and integrate data‑driven functions across Baseball Operations. You will shape research prioritization, oversee cross‑functional teams, and drive innovation in player evaluation and decision support.

The role requires senior leadership experience in analytics, with a track record of turning research into practical competitive advantages on the field.