Job Posting: Braves Major League Operations Analyst (Full-Time and Trainee Positions)

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August 10, 2021

Position: Atlanta Braves Major League Operations Analyst (Full-Time and Trainee Positions)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Description:
The Major League Operations Analyst will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of baseball information. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position will revolve around building tools and infrastructure, using data analysis to provide insight into player evaluation, performance projection, roster construction, and all other facets of baseball operations decision-making, with emphasis on different sub-departments depending on the baseball calendar and needs of the department. The position will report to the Director of Baseball Operations.

Note: Applicants for a full-time position, full-season trainee position (Jan-Dec), and summer trainee position (May-Aug) will be considered.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain proprietary software used within the Baseball Operations Department
  • Develop tools, reports, and visualizations for disseminating statistical concepts
  • Help build database and reporting infrastructure to support Major League advance report and coaching staff needs
  • Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested and present the results in a concise manner

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong foundation in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby).
  • Web development experience (familiarity with Angular JS or Python Flask preferred).
  • Experience with database technologies and SQL.
  • Strong foundation in the application of statistical concepts to baseball data, including familiarity with the current state of baseball research.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season.
  • Must complete a successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  • BA or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field of study or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience visualizing data with d3.js.
  • Demonstrated baseball or other sports analytics research work product.
  • Ability and desire to learn other programming languages as needed.
  • Collegiate or other baseball/softball playing experience.

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