Position: Baseball Info Solutions, Research & Development Associate

Location: ~ Allentown, Pa.

Overview:
Baseball Info Solutions (BIS) is looking for candidates to fill a full-time position in our R&D Department. The R&D Associate will work out of our office near Allentown, Pa., and will contribute as a member of our R&D team, supporting research for publications and future products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform modeling and research using BIS’s internal database as well as other notable data sets such as StatCast, Trackman, and PITCHf/x.
• Write articles and research pieces to be featured in publications such as The Fielding Bible, The Bill James Handbook, ESPN Insider, and Stat of the Week, among other prominent sports outlets.
• Design and develop dashboards and various analytical tools to directly support front office and field personnel.
• Prepare cutting-edge research for presentation in a professional setting, including sales presentations and conferences.
• Collaborate with BIS colleagues to help illuminate the value of BIS’s analytical products to prospective clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

The position requires a variety of skills including (but not limited to) an analytical mind, computer expertise, writing ability, and a passion for baseball. Ideal candidates will possess:

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with contemporary baseball/sports analytics, including first-hand research experience.
• Analytical/mathematical ability.
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office programs (or equivalents), especially Excel.
• Experience with MySQL, SQL Server, or similar databases.
• An ability to write and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• An ability to work both collaboratively and independently .
• Experience with other statistical packages (i.e. R), programming languages (i.e. Python, .NET), and data visualizations (i.e. Tableau) is a plus.

Compensation and Duration:
This position is compensated and full-time.

For more information or to apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here.