International Scouting Analyst

Full Time Job
Department: International Scouting

Reports to: Senior Director, Player Evaluation

Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Please note, as a condition of employment, COVID-19 vaccination (at least the initiation of the process) is required prior to start date. Accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered.

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros are currently seeking an International Scouting Analyst to support day-to-day player evaluation efforts in the International Scouting department. This position will synthesize all available player evaluation information to provide comprehensive evaluations of international amateur prospects. Additionally, the International Scouting Analyst will collaborate with the Senior Director, Player Evaluation to conduct research and build ad hoc player evaluation tools according to departmental needs. The position will also work closely with the R&D department to improve objective player evaluation outputs to drive data-driven decision-making processes. This position will be based in Houston, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Produce in-depth written and verbal player assessments of international amateur prospects in a timely manner by synthesizing all available player evaluation data & information.
• Conduct ad-hoc research projects and build digital tools to support needs of International Scouting department.
• Coordinate with various departments (International Scouting, Amateur Scouting, Player Development, R&D) to identify new methods of player evaluation that can be implemented in the international market.
• Collaborate with R&D department to improve systematic player evaluation outputs to support decision-making processes in the international amateur market.
• Crosscheck international scouting events on an as-needed basis.
• Contribute to amateur and pro scouting efforts as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education
and/or Experience and Skills:
• 2 years’ work experience sought from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to sports, finance, development, academia, consulting or similar fields.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Proficiency with SQL and SQL databases is required.
• Proficiency with R is preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Strong baseball knowledge is required.

Work Environment

The work will largely be performed in an indoor office setting with periodic travel to attend scouting events located at sports venues (indoor or outdoor- hot/cold environment) that could be heavily crowded with high activity.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances and/or climb up/down stairs; may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, sit and/or move/lift up to 50lbs of equipment or supplies; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

The employee for this position must have the ability to drive a vehicle.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that will require a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

This position requires periodic international travel throughout the year.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may evolve over time, based on positional needs and your skills and interests.



EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience
Preferred
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