Job Posting: Giants Baseball Operations

Please note, this posting contains three positions.

Position: Baseball Operations Analyst

Reports To: Director of Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time/Exempt
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are seeking an Analyst to join the Baseball Operations department. This individual will be part of the R&D team and provide research and analysis to support the front office and player development staff. This position will also work closely with the application development team to design and develop statistical models and tools using advanced data sources within new and existing applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical people, and both passion and intellectual curiosity for the game of baseball.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide statistical analysis and quantitative research to support Baseball Operations staff
  • Communicate analysis to Baseball Operations staff effectively
  • Research, design, and test predictive and statistical models using data and technology to support all aspects of Baseball Operations
  • Collaborate with application development team to design and integrate analytic tools into existing baseball information system
  • Maintain understanding of new public baseball research and emerging statistical tools, as well as all potential vendor data/technology options

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computational field, such as statistics, engineering, computer science, or applied math
  • Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (Microsoft SQL preferred)
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
  • Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. R, Python) is strongly preferred
  • Understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
  • Ability to communicate effectively to all members of Baseball Operations
  • Passion for baseball, intellectual curiosity, and understanding of sabermetric concepts
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as dictated by the baseball calendar
  • Must be willing to travel extensively

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume here. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2019.

Position: Data Scientist

Reports To: Director of Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Data Scientist to join the Baseball Operations department. This individual will be part of the R&D team and develop advanced predictive models to support front office and in-game decision making. This position will also work closely with the application development team to integrate these decision-support tools into new and existing applications. The ideal candidate will possess advanced data modeling skills, the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical people, and both passion and intellectual curiosity for the game of baseball.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Research, design, and test predictive and statistical models using data and technology to support all aspects of Baseball Operations
  • Collaborate with application development team to design and integrate decision-support systems and tools into baseball information system
  • Share technical expertise with junior members of department
  • Maintain understanding of new public baseball research and emerging statistical tools, as well as all potential vendor data/technology options
  • Communicate findings to Baseball Operations staff effectively
  • Stay abreast of ongoing technical and baseball research

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Graduate degree in computational field, such as computer science, statistics, engineering, or applied math
  • Four years of work experience in mathematical, statistical, and predictive modeling
  • Understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
  • Expertise in programming languages (e.g. R, Python)
  • Proficiency with SQL and relational databases
  • Ability to communicate effectively to all members of the Baseball Operations staff
  • Passion for baseball, intellectual curiosity, and understanding of sabermetric concepts

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume here. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2019.

Position: Sports Science Analyst

Reports To: Director of Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Sports Science Analyst to join the Baseball Operations department. This individual will be part of the R&D team and provide research and analysis to support the medical, training, and player development staffs. This position will also work closely with the application development team to design and develop statistical models and tools using advanced data sources within new and existing applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation with advanced training in performance science disciplines, strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical people, and both passion and intellectual curiosity for the game of baseball.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with medical and training staffs to integrate performance tracking information into sports science, injury prevention and training programs
  • Collect and manage sports science data sources across the Giants organization
  • Provide analysis and reporting on sports science data to optimize player performance and minimize injury risk
  • Explore new sports science technologies and maintain knowledge of public research to provide innovative value to the organization
  • Conduct quantitative research to support ad-hoc requests from Medical staff to improve decision-making process
  • Work with application development and analytics teams to integrate data sources into internal information systems

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Work experience and/or degree in analytical field, such as statistics, computer science, applied math, or engineering
  • Foundational knowledge in performance science disciplines, including biomechanics, sports medicine, exercise physiology, and/or athletic training
  • Experience working with large data sets
  • Interest and comfort working with new performance tracking technology
  • Familiarity with programming languages and concepts is a plus
  • Ability to communicate effectively to all members of the Baseball Operations and Medical staffs

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume here. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2019.

The Giants are an equal employment opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, they will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Meg is the managing editor of FanGraphs and the co-host of Effectively Wild. Prior to joining FanGraphs, her work appeared at Baseball Prospectus, Lookout Landing, and Just A Bit Outside. You can follow her on twitter @megrowler.

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