Major League Baseball Job Openings

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Position:  Manager, On-Field Strategy

Location: New York, NY

Major League Baseball is looking to hire a Manager, On-Field Strategy in the Baseball Operations Department.  The position is full-time and is based in New York City. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and administrative support to the On-Field and Competition Committees
• Analyze trends in gameplay and strategy 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of experimental playing rules and the impact of new technologies and other on-field initiatives
• Collaborate with departments across the Commissioner’s Office to provide support for day-to-day operations and relevant projects
• Other projects as assigned by the On-Field Strategy department

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated interest in baseball and baseball-related analysis
• Detail oriented with very strong quantitative background, including experience working with large data sets and leading complex analysis
• Experience with SQL—or other relational database platforms—and statistical modeling software (R, STATA, Python, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships in a fast-paced business environment

Experience:

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance, including significant quantitative coursework
• Several years of work experience in data science, finance, or other quantitative field 

To Apply:  Please visit this site and complete the LinkedIn application. 

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Position:  Coordinator, Baseball Economics

Location: New York, NY

Major League Baseball is looking to hire a Coordinator, Baseball Economics in the Baseball Operations Department.  The position is full-time and is based in New York City. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete valuation analysis of player contracts and other analysis related to baseball labor markets
• Assist with the administration of Major League player payroll accounting for Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) and Labor Relations Department (LRD) purposes
• Provide analytical and administrative support to Clubs in negotiations and hearings with salary arbitration-eligible players
• Collaborate with internal Baseball Operations department staff, as well as other departments throughout the Commissioner’s Office, to provide support for day-to-day operations and relevant projects
• Serve as liaison to Commissioner’s Office baseball operations IT systems, ensuring data accuracy across baseball applications, and assisting with departmental IT strategy
• Other projects as assigned by the Baseball Economics department

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated interest in baseball and baseball-related analysis
• Detail oriented with very strong quantitative background, including experience working with large data sets and leading complex analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SQL—or other relational database platforms—and statistical modeling software (R, STATA, Python, etc.)
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships in a fast-paced business environment

Experience:

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance, including significant quantitative coursework

To Apply:  Please visit this site and complete the LinkedIn application. 

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Position:  Fellow, Baseball Operations  

Location: New York, NY 

Major League Baseball is looking to hire a Fellow in the Baseball Operations Department from any discipline or background as long as the individual has the curiosity, open-mindedness, and perseverance to take on new challenges.  This position is open to people of color, female candidates and those who identify as non-binary.  The position is full-time and is based in New York City.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide support for Minor League player transaction and contract administration and serve as a point-of-contact for Club player development staffs on these topics
• Assist in coordinating MLB’s affiliated minor league system and Partner Leagues, including related on- and off-field initiatives 
• Provide support with central office administrative duties for Major League player transactions, waivers and roster management, including assisting Club baseball operations staff with the interpretation of Major League Rules, Major League Regulations and the Basic Agreement
• Review and approve Major and Minor League transactions leading up to game-time throughout the season and disseminate waiver bulletins during the season
• Stay abreast of player development and Minor League operations trends occurring throughout the league with a focus on enhancing and improving the broader player development system
• Work with MLB baseball IT systems group and outside software consultants to ensure and enhance data accuracy and system functionality across relevant baseball applications
• Other projects as assigned by the Baseball Operations department

Desired Skills: 

• Demonstrated interest in baseball and baseball-related analysis 
• Familiarity with transactions, Major League Rules, the Basic Agreement and Major League Club operations regarding the minor leagues is a plus
• Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships in a fast-paced business environment
• Must possess highly proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Power Point)

Experience:

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance

To Apply:  Please visit this site to complete the application – www.mlb.com/fellowship