Colorado Rockies Analyst Job Openings
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POSITION TITLE: Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Baseball Research & Development
REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Research & Development
APPLY TO: baseballjobs@rockies.com, TeamWorks
STATUS: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Colorado Rockies Organization is seeking an individual with a passion for baseball and data analysis to join our growing Baseball Research & Development team. This person will focus on performing data analysis to support decision making in all facets of baseball, including player evaluation, roster construction, player development, advance scouting, and in-game strategy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop statistical models and perform general quantitative analysis to support all areas of baseball operations and organizational decision making.
- Design and build informative data visualizations for use in automated reports or ad hoc projects.
- Effectively present completed projects and communicate new insights to decision makers and other staff.
- Maintain a knowledge of the latest data analysis techniques and data sources to aid in the continual development of the department.
- This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
- The responsibilities required by the employee may change over time and without notice.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in statistics, data science, computer science, machine learning or a related field.
- Experience with analyzing datasets and training statistical models using R or Python.
- Experience working with SQL-like databases, such as MySQL, SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
- Experience collaborating on code with the use of source control, such as Git.
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Familiarity with the rules of baseball and an understanding of sabermetrics strongly desirable.
- Passion for baseball and familiarity with current baseball research.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Strong intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships.
WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with long hours, including weekend, evenings, and holidays.
- Some travel will be required.
- Consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest no later than October, 18th, 2021.
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POSITION TITLE: Baseball Operations Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations
APPLY TO: baseballjobs@rockies.com, TeamWorks
STATUS: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Colorado Rockies Organization is seeking a full-time Baseball Operations Analyst within the Baseball Operations Department. This individual will join the Baseball Operations team and will support Operations and Analysis initiatives within the department. Within Operations, they will assist in salary arbitration, administration of rosters, understand and apply industry rules and regulations, administrative duties, and ad-hoc projects. Within Analysis, they will assist in research pertaining to contract markets, baseball economics, statistical analysis, on-field strategy, and ad-hoc. In addition, they will interact with Major League Staff, Players, and Front Office to implement and operationalize organizational initiatives. The position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to learn, ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, creatively problem solve, work within cross-functional teams, and have a passion for baseball.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONS
- Assist in daily administrative duties of Baseball Operations department.
- Utilize MLB and proprietary Rockies’ software systems to assist in roster management and report building.
- Support salary arbitration process.
- Interpret and apply Major League Baseball rules and regulations.
- Complete ad-hoc projects and implement initiatives as directed by Front Office and Major League staff.
- Improve department efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
ANALYSIS
- Work autonomously or within a team to support contract markets, baseball economics, analysis, on-field strategy, and ad-hoc research projects.
- Partner with Research and Development team to develop robust analytics and actionable insights to enable key business decisions.
- Conduct, distill, and present research projects.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferably in an analytical field or related experience)
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint and willingness to learn new products. Experience with SQL is a plus.
- Ability to solve complex problems and develop creative solutions with high attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with large data sets to develop actionable insights.
- Ability to work under deadlines with competing priorities in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Experience operating within cross-functional teams and ability to influence without authority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for baseball.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Some travel may be required.
- Consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest no later than October, 18th, 2021.
Job Openings – Diamondbacks Short-Season Hitting Coordinator
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The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a short-season hitting coordinator for their Dominican Academy, short-season clubs, Arizona operations (including spring training), extended spring, Arizona League and Instructional League as well as special assignments. Applicants should send a resume and supporting materials to bbopsjob@dbacks.com. Here are the requirements:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- An understanding of hitting technology and how it can be implemented
- Communicating hitting technologies including video and wearable technology with Spanish-speaking players and staff
- Working with hitters in one-on-one environments
- Working with short-season hitting coaches to implement philosophy
- Incorporating analytics as it relates to hitting
- Effectively communicating technical and analytical concepts to non-technical people
- Ability to carry out and create a hitting plan for players in conjunction with the Hitting Coordinator
- Ability to multitask and balance multiple projects at once
- Working and collaborating with players, staff and the front office
- Independently evaluate professional and amateur baseball players
- Flexibility to travel internationally and be on the road for weeks at a time
- Carry oneself in a respectful manner that positively represents the organization
Skills:
- Fluency in Spanish is required
- The ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people who have varying backgrounds and experiences working in and playing baseball, respecting and empathizing with both the human and analytical perspectives of the game
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity
- Experience working with Blast, K-Vest, force plates, slow motion video and Rapsodo.
- Technical knowledge pertaining to statistical analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Job Openings — San Diego Padres Baseball Operations
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The San Diego Padres are looking to grow their Research and Development team and bring in individuals with a passion for baseball and winning through data-driven decision making. Through both collaborative and individual work, members of the team will impact every part of the R&D process: idea and question generation, data exploration and analysis, development of decision making tools utilizing analyses, and communication of results to decision makers and other staff. Ideal candidates are those that are excited to challenge the status quo, improve how the organization makes decisions, and contribute to the continual development of the department.
For additional details and/or to submit an application, follow the links below:
- Senior Analyst, Baseball Research & Development
- Analyst, Baseball Research & Development
- Developer, Baseball Systems
Relocation to San Diego is not a requirement for these positions; remote candidates will be considered, though some travel will be necessary.
Job Openings – Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Operations
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The Milwaukee Brewers are hiring two positions in their baseball operations department. For additional information and to submit an application, follow the links below.
- Baseball Research and Development Analyst: The analyst will deliver research and tools to improve decision making across Baseball Operations. The position requires a person who has intellectual curiosity, is a self-starter and can communicate technical and analytical concepts effectively to non-technical people. Being passionate about using data, analysis and technology to improve decision making processes is also a key differentiator. Residence in Milwaukee is required.
- Baseball Research and Development Intern: The intern will design and execute a strategic research project with the assistance of experienced mentors. The internship program is designed to give the candidate real-world experience in a Baseball Research & Development department, including exposure to development processes and best practices. Residence in Milwaukee is required.
Job Openings – Baltimore Orioles Baseball Operations
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The Orioles are seeking passionate and high-achieving individuals for their baseball operations and player development departments. Among the current openings:
- Scouting Analyst – Compose scouting reports on professional players utilizing video, scouting information, and technology to enhance the club’s decision-making process.
- Economic Analyst – Develop creative and sophisticated analytical tools to support decision-making in baseball operations, with a focus on labor market economics and asset valuation.
- Player Performance Coordinator – Facilitate communication between key stakeholders across inter-related functional areas (player development, sports medicine, strength and conditioning) to develop and adjust individualized player development plans.
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator – Oversee the creation and implementation of strength, preparation, physical assessment, and accountability protocols throughout the player development chain.
- Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach – Oversee the daily administration and management of the strength and conditioning program at various minor league affiliates.
- Baseball Analytics Fellow – Apply advanced statistical techniques to baseball datasets, with the goal of building and maintaining interpretable predictive models and player valuation frameworks.
- Developer Co-Op, Baseball Systems – Work with the baseball analytics team to support the development and operation of internal software systems.
To apply, please see the open baseball operations positions on TeamWork Online for more information.