The Houston Astros are seeking an Analyst for the team's Baseball Research and Development group. The Analyst will work closely with the Director of R&D and the analytics team to conduct research and develop methods that encourage the effective understanding and application of information throughout Baseball Operations.
Responsibilities:
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Research, develop and test mathematical, statistical and predictive models to support Baseball Operations in player evaluation, roster construction and game tactics
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Conduct research to improve the organization's understanding of the game of baseball
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Prepare and explore a variety of baseball data sets and construct workflows to utilize this data
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Communicate closely with front office, coaching and scouting personnel in the gathering and application of baseball information
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Build information systems to support Baseball Operations efforts to improve player health and performance
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Evaluate and lead implementation of advanced technologies
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, engineering, applied math, physics, psychology, computer science, operations research or similar field
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
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Proficiency with SQL and relational databases
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Ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences using data visualization
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Experience with baseball data and understanding of sabermetric concepts
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Experience with statistical software, programming languages and machine learning techniques is strongly preferred
If you are passionate about understanding the game of baseball, enjoy the challenge of solving a diverse array of problems and want to work in a collaborative team environment where your contribution will make a difference, this is the position for you.
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