Job Posting: Orioles Economic and Scouting Analyst Positions
Please note, this posting contains multiple positions.
Position: Economic Valuation Analyst
Department: Baseball Operations
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for developing creative and sophisticated analytical tools to support decision-making in Baseball Operations, with a focus on labor market economics and asset valuation. The employee will work closely with the professional scouting and analytics departments to inform strategic thinking.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research economic issues pertaining to roster construction and player acquisition.
- Develop, test, and implement predictive models and quantitative tools.
- Assist with database management.
- Perform other duties and ad-hoc reports as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related field. Applicants with a non-traditional educational background and experience in financial modeling will be considered as well.
- Fluency in probability theory and financial mathematics, including an in-depth understanding of financial instruments and of pricing their associated risks.
- Experience with relational database systems and knowledge of SQL.
- Experience with predictive modeling using tools such as R or Python.
- Passion for baseball and understanding of sabermetrics.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with staff members of all levels.
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays).
To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.
Position: Scouting Analyst
Department: Professional Scouting
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job Summary:
This position will support the efforts of the Professional Scouting department by conducting extensive evaluations of professional players in the United States and abroad via multiple information sources & video analysis. The analyst will also work closely with the Research & Development department. The position is based out of Baltimore, Maryland
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary duties to include, but not limited to, the following:
- Compose scouting reports on professional players utilizing video, scouting information, and technology to enhance the club’s decision-making process.
- Build relationships with field scouts and members of the baseball community.
- Monitor activities, player performances, and roster dynamics of other organizations.
- Assist with database maintenance.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
- Ability to interpret data from multiple sources & convey findings to decision-makers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL, & SQL Databases preferred.
- Strong ability to self-motivate, self-organize, and multi-task.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Strong baseball knowledge.
- Ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Desired:
At least 3 years’ experience from a variety of backgrounds, which can include: business, scouting, coaching, education, or other fields.
To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.
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Applied. Thanks Meg.