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Job Posting: Cleveland Indians Baseball Operations Developer Positions

Please note, this posting contains two positions.

Position: Front End Developer, Baseball Operations

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Primary Purpose:
The Front End Developer will focus on building applications and systems to support Cleveland’s players, coaches, and front office. The position will collaborate with Baseball Operations personnel, along with colleagues and peers in Information Systems, to rapidly deliver working software, from ideation to delivery, break/fix, and everything in between.

This role will report to the Manager, Front End Development in Cleveland’s Information Systems department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Design and Development of Baseball Systems

  • Work closely with Baseball Operations and Information Systems departments to design, develop, and improve new and existing baseball applications
  • Create tests and documentation for bug fixes and new application features/functions
  • Design and develop dashboards and various analytical tools to directly support front office and field personnel
  • Ensure technical feasibility of user interface and user experience designs
  • Build and/or support mobile-friendly user interfaces and experiences
  • Build and/or support web services and business-layer applications that speak to both back end databases and front–end interfaces
  • Collaborate with other teammates and stakeholders

Support of Baseball Systems

  • Provide development support and guidance to Baseball Operations power users and general support to all Baseball Ops front-office and field personnel, as needed
  • Examine and where appropriate, prototype new technologies in the pursuit of creating competitive advantages through software, applications and tools; considers future requirements and possibilities
  • Work closely with Data Architects and Infrastructure/Operations resources on the Information Systems team to ensure secure, scalable and high-performing applications

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred
  • At least 3 years of experience in software development in a web-based development environment
  • Experience in consuming Service Oriented Architectures is preferred
  • Knowledge of Web Development languages/standards, including Javascript, HTML5, and responsive design Use of Open Source JavaScript libraries such as JQuery and Vue
  • Experience with Tableau a plus Experience with Node.js a plus
  • Experience working with baseball data or delivering sports analysis tools and/or applications is a plus
  • Extensive general knowledge and experience with computer system hardware, networks, operating systems and business applications software
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL server database design, programming and access methods is a plus

Job Requirements:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly self-motivated
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Standard Requirements:

  • Reads, speaks, comprehends and communicates English effectively in all communications.
  • Represents the Cleveland Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
  • Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
  • Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
  • Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality.
  • Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
  • Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
  • Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
  • Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
  • Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 25lbs.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

Position: Back End Developer, Baseball Operations

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Primary Purpose:
To design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot the Baseball Department’s information architecture, and to expose that data to UI developers through a web service layer or direct SQL. The Back-End Developer will partner with the Baseball Analytics and Software Development teams to maintain data infrastructure, support needs, implement solutions, and drive innovation in baseball’s data-driven decision process. Key functions will include data modeling, integration, warehousing, and consumption, as well as the development and maintenance of web services in C# that expose data through REST web services.

This role will report to Manager, Back End Development in Cleveland’s Information Systems department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with the baseball department and software development team to design, develop, test and deploy new functionality, applications, and systems.

Data Consumption

  • Support data and reporting requirements for a variety of applications, analysts, and end-users in all departments.
  • Provide technical and strategic advice of the management in the creation and implementation of new data standards, databases, products, and vendors.

Data Integration

  • Create and support ETL (extract, transform, load) data integration processes.
  • Understand the format, definitions, limitations, and content of external and internal data feeds.
  • Reconcile differences across data sources and consolidate into a single master repository.
  • Develop processes ensuring data standards, security, stewardship, lineage, and metadata management.
  • Spearhead efforts to identify, obtain and integrate new data sources useful for decision-making

Data Modeling

  • Understand and document existing database structures, historical design decisions, business rules, and future requirements.
  • Develop and document a comprehensive information model that describes the data and maps the workflow that transform and manipulates it into usable information.
  • Ensure “single version of the truth” consistency across applications and reports.

Data Warehousing

  • Manage a data warehouse to support reporting and analytics.
  • Assist end users in extracting data for their purposes

Web Services Development

  • Creating and supporting REST-based web services to expose data to various UI layers (web, desktop, mobile app).

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in software development or in a similar role
  • Experience with business intelligence, data warehousing, OLAP, and/or data integration.
  • Experience with data modeling.
  • Thorough knowledge of design and integration principles for complex, heterogeneous databases
  • Advanced knowledge in query development, including SQL, MDX, and stored procedures.
  • Experience with ETL and BI reporting tools (e.g. Microsoft SSIS & SSRS, Tableau).
  • Experience using JSON formatted data.
  • Experience in C# or other .NET language.
  • Knowledgeable about software development best practices and long-term maintainability of code
  • Familiarity with baseball data and sabermetrics strongly desirable.
  • Experience supporting or using statistical and/or data-mining applications is desirable.
  • Familiarity with any of application development and/or web technologies is a plus.

Standard Requirements:

  • Reads, speaks, comprehends and communicates English effectively in all communications.
  • Represents the Cleveland Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
  • Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
  • Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
  • Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality.
  • Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
  • Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
  • Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
  • Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
  • Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 25lbs.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

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Job Posting: Cubs Baseball Systems Developer

Position: Developer, Baseball Systems – Research and Development

Location: Chicago, IL

Role Overview:
This role will focus on the development and maintenance of Cubs’ internal baseball information system and all of the data flows that support it. This may include creating web interfaces and web tools for the user interface; building ETL processes; maintaining back-end databases; deploying machine learning models; and troubleshooting data source issues as needed. Successful candidates will also bring strong analytical skills, work ethic and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design and implementation of the Baseball Ops information system, creating performant and beautiful user interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading, processing and quality-checking new data sources.
  • Identify, diagnose and resolve data quality issues.
  • Assist in design and deployment of machine learning models for active predicting.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science or similar discipline
  • Experience working in a Linux environment
  • Experience building scalable software in a collaborative setting
  • Knowledge of data structures
  • Ability to debug and profile applications, driving towards optimal performance
  • Experience with modern database technologies and SQL
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts

Desired Qualifications:
Depending on the candidate, any or all of these skills may be utilized.

  • Experience with JavaScript
  • Experience with Python, especially with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit Learn)
  • Experience with R
  • Experience building web or native applications for mobile devices
  • Experience building and supporting ETL processes

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications they receive, the Cubs unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, they can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, they keep all resumes on file and will contact you should they wish to schedule an interview with you.

The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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Job Posting: Oakland Athletics Junior Analyst

Position: Junior Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Job Classification: Non-exempt
City/State: Oakland, CA

Description:
The Oakland Athletics are currently seeking a full-time Junior Analyst in the Baseball Operations R&D department. The Junior Analyst will have responsibilities that include performing statistical analysis and reporting, as well as in assisting in the creation of new analytical research and modeling to support Baseball Operations. They will also provide support and analysis for various tracking technologies. This position will work with members of the front office to provide analysis for the decision making process. This position will be located in Oakland, CA.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce statistical analysis and reporting for the front office and coaching staff.
  • Conduct research projects for various departments within Baseball Operations.
  • Collaborate with the research and development team on statistical modeling techniques and projects.
  • Assist with the capture and analysis of ball and player tracking technologies.
  • Assist the staff with ad-hoc analysis and reporting.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in math, computer science, economics, statistics or related quantitative field
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and R is required, Python experience preferred.
  • Experience in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with an ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work extended hours/weekends and travel as needed.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

The Oakland A’s are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Posting: Diamondbacks Short Season Hitting Coordinator

Position: Short Season Hitting Coordinator

Department:Baseball Operations
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Position Summary:
The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a Short Season Hitting Coordinator who will work closely with the Minor League Hitting Coordinator and oversee coordinating and developing players at their Dominican Academy, Short-Season clubs, Arizona operations (including spring training), extended spring, Arizona League and Instructional League as well as special assignments. The ideal candidate will use analytical data and technology to create plans for players to maximize their development and will collaborate with players, staff and the front office. Spanish speaking is required for this role, as well as the flexibility to be on the road for weeks at a time, including international travel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • An understanding of hitting technology and how it can be implemented
  • Communicating hitting technologies including video and wearable technology with Spanish speaking players and staff
  • Working with hitters in one-on-one environments
  • Working with short season hitting coaches to implement philosophy
  • Incorporating analytics as it relates to hitting
  • Effectively communicating technical and analytical concepts to non-technical people
  • Ability to carry out and create a hitting plan for players in conjunction with the Hitting Coordinator
  • Ability to multitask and balance multiple projects at once
  • Working and collaborating with players, staff and the front office
  • Independently evaluate professional and amateur baseball players
  • Flexibility to travel internationally and be on the road for weeks at a time
  • Carry oneself in a respectful manner that positively represents the organization

Skills:

  • Fluency in Spanish is required
  • The ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people who have varying backgrounds and experiences working in and playing baseball, respecting and empathizing with both the human and analytical perspectives of the game
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity
  • Experience working with Blast, K-Vest, force plates, slow motion video and Rapsodo
  • Technical knowledge pertaining to statistical analysis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume and supporting materials to bbopsjob@dbacks.com.

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Job Posting: Dodgers Amateur Scouting Assistant

Title: Assistant, Amateur Scouting

Department: Amateur Scouting
Status: Full-Time, Seasonal
Reports to: Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting
Deadline: December 1, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking an Assistant in the Amateur Scouting Department. This role will focus on providing administrative and technical support throughout the year in preparation for the 2020 and 2021 Rule 4 Drafts, in addition to being exposed to both traditional scouting and analytically-based concepts related to player evaluation. The individual will work closely with the entire amateur scouting staff in order to gather, organize, and process all pertinent information prior to the 2020 Draft and assist with in-person data collection as needed throughout the season.

Job Functions:

  • Provide administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Amateur Scouting and Baseball Operations Departments, mostly in preparation for the Rule 4 Draft.
  • Assist with the collection of biographical, medical, and statistical information on Draft-eligible players.
  • Manage the daily in-flow of information through various internal and external data sources, implement detailed tracking processes to organize all information, and effectively communicate information needs throughout the department.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of various department meetings and events—including Preseason and Pre-Draft workouts, Post-Draft Mini-Camps, and several department-wide meetings throughout the year.
  • Provide in-person player evaluations, in-person video collection, and ad-hoc data collection and analysis, on an as-needed basis.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to Glendale, AZ or Los Angeles, CA
  • Fervent passion for baseball and a career in player evaluation
  • Strong to excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with experience or exposure with SQL being an advantage
  • Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs
  • Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, and open to travel, as needed

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

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Job Posting: Inside Edge Baseball Operations Intern

Position: Inside Edge Baseball Operations Intern

Location: Bloomington, MN

About Inside Edge:
Inside Edge Scouting Services specializes in data capture and analytics down to the finest details of every Major League game. Major League clubs, media, and other clients subscribe to their real-time pitch-by-pitch data, custom-tailored reports, and advanced analytic tools to gain an edge on their competition. They provide a fun, fast-paced work environment and an opportunity to get started on a career in baseball and differentiate yourself from other job seekers. Past interns have gone on to positions with both Major League clubs and media organizations.

Position Title & Description:
Candidates filling this position will gain valuable experience with technologies and processes increasing their qualifications to work in baseball and the broader sports industry. Hires can expect to begin training March 5. Interns will need to make a commitment to working most nights, weekends, and holidays over the course of the season.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Participate in a rigorous training program before the season starts
  • Use Inside Edge software to enter and crosscheck live pitch and scoring data
  • Mark actions to be reviewed by supervisors
  • Add, review, and update qualitative player notes
  • Review video replay ensuring integrity of charted data
  • Update internal Inside Edge logs and databases
  • Generate end of game reports

Wages and term of employment:

  • March 5th through the end of the 2020 regular season (September 27th)
  • Starting at $10 per hour

Qualifications:
While in-depth training will be provided, candidates need a strong understanding of both the basics and subtleties of baseball games, and will be required to quickly and accurately recognize pitch types, locations, and scoring data.

To apply:

  • Fill out Inside Edge’s online screening, which can be found here.
  • Send an email with your resume to bobbygiller@gmail.com. Feel free to include supplemental information and a quick note on what you’re including. A cover letter is unnecessary.
  • Depending on the results, Inside Edge will contact you for a resume and to set up an interview.

The timeline for the hiring process can be found here.

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Job Posting: Cleveland Indians Fellowships

Please note this posting contains two positions.

Position Title: Amateur Scouting Fellow

Primary Purpose
The Indians Fellowship program is designed to accelerate the pace of development and impact for high-potential candidates. Fellowship roles are focused on complex challenges, developing new approaches, tools and techniques to meaningfully drive the organization forward.

The Cleveland Indians are seeking two Fellows to join their Amateur Scouting department. Each Fellow will work collaboratively with the amateur scouting staff. Fellows will operate as an extension of the front office staff and be a resource for scouts and Baseball Operations. Fellows will be expected to manage the collection of multiple data streams on amateur players to prepare the organization for acquisition opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be curious, creative, open-minded, and excited to work in a collaborative and rapidly-changing environment. The candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills and execute the organization’s vision through passion, resourcefulness, curiosity and strategic thinking. They will take the initiative to perform research that advances the Indians’ procedures and philosophies, especially on the draft.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Baseball Technology:

  • Operate bat/ball tracking technology and other sports science technology.
  • Manage video process from all opportunities to assess players, including but not limited to games, workouts and events.
  • Manage the corresponding data and video collection process.

Support Scouting Operations:

  • Assist scouting staff with the organization and execution of the scouting process through thorough data collection.
  • Assist scouting staff with player workouts.
  • Assist scouting staff with various administrative and information-gathering tasks.
  • Provide holistic player assessments.
  • Understand and apply organizational philosophies to all phases of the scouting and information-gathering processes.

Role Requirements and Preferences
Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrated passion for at least one of scouting, baseball analytics, sports science, hitting or pitching analysis and/or biomechanics, strength and conditioning, motor learning, or other baseball related field.

Skills:

  • Organization: Ability to create, maintain and execute a schedule with precision and agility.
  • Work Ethic: A relentless drive to collect more and better information.
  • Passion: Demonstrate a clear passion for the game, teammates, the organization and learning.
  • Resourcefulness: Utilize organizational resources to develop and understand organizational philosophies.
  • Self-awareness: Understand your skillset, understand your biases, and recognize your areas of development.
  • Strategic Thinking: Employ a problem-solving mindset and strategic thinking.

Job Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and publicly available research.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • This position will require travel to games, workouts, and events across the country.

Standard Requirements:

  • Reads, speaks, comprehends and communicates English effectively in all communications.
  • Represents the Cleveland Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
  • Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
  • Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
  • Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality.
  • Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
  • Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
  • Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
  • Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
  • Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 25 lbs.

To Apply
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

Position Title: Baseball Operations Fellow

Primary Purpose
The Indians Fellowship program is designed to accelerate the pace of development and impact for high-potential candidates. Fellowship roles are focused on complex challenges, developing new approaches, tools and techniques to meaningfully drive the organization forward.

The Cleveland Indians are seeking multiple Fellows to join their Baseball Operations department. Each Fellow will work full-time with one of the Indians’ minor league affiliates and report to both the Player Development and Baseball Operations departments. Fellows will operate as an extension of the front office staff and be a resource for both players and coaches. Fellows will be expected to manage the collection of multiple data streams. Fellows will gain exposure across multiple departments and have access to and be encouraged to use a suite of internal, proprietary resources.

The ideal candidate will be curious, creative, open-minded, and excited to work in a collaborative environment. The candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex topics to a wide range of audiences. They will take the initiative to perform research in the areas of their choosing that advances the Indians’ player development procedures and philosophies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Baseball Technology:

  • Operate bat/ball tracking technology and other sports science technology.
  • Manage pre-game and in-game video process.
  • Manage the corresponding data and video collection process and assist with interpretation.

Research and Development:

  • Collaborate with coaching staff and player development staff to monitor player goals and player progress.
  • Perform ad hoc research and analysis, both at the request of staff and independently.
  • Communicate findings and insights to Minor League Coaches, Players, and Player Development and Baseball Operations Department.

Coaching Staff Support:

  • Assist Minor League field staff with pre-game on-field activities.
  • Assist Minor League field staff with Advance Scouting process.
  • Assist affiliate staff with various administrative tasks.

Role Requirements and Preferences
Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrated passion for at least one of scouting, baseball analytics, sports science, hitting or pitching analysis and/or biomechanics, strength and conditioning, motor learning, or other baseball related field.
  • Conversational Spanish or better a plus

Skills:

  • Organization: Ability to create, maintain and execute a schedule with precision and agility.
  • Work Ethic: A relentless drive to collect more and better information.
  • Passion: Demonstrate a clear passion for the game, teammates, the organization and learning.
  • Resourcefulness: Utilize organizational resources to develop and understand organizational philosophies.
  • Strategic Thinking: Employ a problem-solving mindset and strategic thinking.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience with SQL and statistical software (i.e. R, Python, Stata, SAS) a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and publicly available research.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • This position will be based at an affiliate and will include travel to away games.

Standard Requirements:

  • Reads, speaks, comprehends and communicates English effectively in all communications.
  • Represents the Cleveland Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
  • Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
  • Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
  • Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality.
  • Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
  • Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
  • Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
  • Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
  • Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 25 lbs.

To Apply
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Cleveland Indians.


Job Posting: Marlins Baseball Analytics Intern (Full-Season)

Job Title: Intern, Baseball Analytics

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director of Analytics
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Job Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Position Summary:
The Analytics Intern will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and facilitation of baseball information. The specific day-to-day responsibilities of this position will vary depending on the baseball calendar, but will revolve around analyzing and troubleshooting baseball data. A competitive candidate will be an excellent communicator and possess an established foundation of analytical skills. The position will report to the Director of Analytics.

Essential Functions:

  • Facilitate information flows and effectively communicate analytical products across departments.
  • Expand upon Marlins analytical strategy by creating new applications and reports.
  • Improve and refine existing processes for the Baseball Operations Department.
  • Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested.
  • Present analysis and research results in a complete, concise, and engaging manner.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to self-direct.
  • Demonstrated baseball research, experience visualizing data, and/or strong technical acumen.
  • Ability to communicate baseball analytics concepts to individuals with diverse baseball backgrounds, including coaches, scouts, and executives.
  • Understanding of and passion for the game of baseball.
  • High level of familiarity with the current state of baseball research.
  • Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays from February – October 2020.

Suggested Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in a field that emphasizes analytical problem solving skills, such as mathematics, computer science, engineering, law, or medicine.
  • Understanding of advanced forecasting techniques is strongly preferred.
  • Meaningful work experience with Tableau, SQL Server, R, and/or Python is strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of the governing documents of Major League Baseball, such as the Official Baseball Rules, is strongly preferred.
  • Ability and desire to learn other programming languages as needed.
  • Baseball/softball playing experience is a plus.

To Apply:
Please apply with your resume, cover letter, and other supporting materials (relevant past projects) on TeamWork Online here.

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Job Posting: Padres Baseball Research & Development Analyst

Title: Analyst, Baseball Research & Development

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: San Diego, CA or Remote (Work from Home is accepted)

Job Summary:
The Padres are looking to grow their Research and Development team and bring in individuals with a passion for baseball and winning through data-driven decision making. Through both collaborative and individual work, members of their team will impact every part of the R&D process: idea and question generation, data exploration and analysis, development of decision making tools utilizing analyses, and communication of results to decision-makers and other staff. Ideal candidates are those that are excited to challenge the status quo, improve how the Padres organization makes decisions, and contribute to the continual development of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop statistical models and perform general quantitative analysis dealing with player valuation, player development, and strategic decision making.
  • Collaborate with other members of the baseball operations department in the development process.
  • Investigate ad hoc research projects as requested.
  • Effectively present completed projects and communicate new insights to decision makers and other staff.
  • Maintain a knowledge of the latest data analysis techniques and data sources to aid in the continual development of the department.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA) in a job related area or 2+ years of related work experience.
  • Proficiency in computer programming. Experience with R, Python, SQL, and Stan preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a data-driven way.
  • Creativity to brainstorm new avenues of research for the department.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple projects.
  • Passion for baseball and familiarity with current baseball research.
  • Comfortability with and ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
  • Consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
  • Professional image and demeanor.
  • Strong ability to work with others in a collaborative, respectful manner.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal, verbal and written communications, decision-making, and organization skills.
  • Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
  • As a condition of employment, the job candidate(s) must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screening.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here. Remote candidates will be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply, though some travel will be necessary.

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Posting: Cubs Amateur Scouting Analyst, Research & Development

Job Title: Amateur Scouting Analyst, Research & Development

Department: Baseball Operations

Role:
The Chicago Cubs are seeking an amateur scouting analyst to join the Research and Development group in Baseball Operations. This role will focus on providing data-driven support to the Chicago Cubs’ amateur scouting department in preparation for the Rule 4 draft, in addition to providing analytical evaluation of amateur prospects. The analyst will work closely with the entirety of the R&D department to develop methods to improve the effective understanding and application of data, and disseminate analytic insights throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, develop, and test methods and models for the purpose of amateur player assessment and acquisition
  • Effectively present analyses through the use of written reports and data visualization methods to communicate relevant findings
  • Work with web development team to integrate new statistical analyses, models, and data visualizations into Cubs web applications
  • Incorporate new analysis into existing data processes to improve automated reporting
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve data quality issues
  • Conduct in-depth evaluations of amateur prospects
  • Examine and leverage data streams from new technologies that offer innovative data solutions
  • Represent the R&D department in amateur scouting discussions

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an quantitative field such as statistics, engineering, applied math, physics, quantitative social sciences, computer science, operations research
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical programming language (e.g., C, Python, MATLAB, or R)
  • Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics
  • Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling techniques
  • Previous experience working in baseball, particularly with amateur drafts, strongly preferred

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications the Cubs receive, they unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, they can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, the Cubs keep all resumes on file and will contact you should they wish to schedule an interview with you.

The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Chicago Cubs.