Senior Analyst, Quantitative Analysis
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City, MOThis was removed by the employer on 1/12/2018 9:18:00 PM PST
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Kansas City Royals Baseball Club is seeking a highly motivated and creative analyst to develop models and methodologies for use in decision-making by the Baseball Operations department. The ideal applicant will have expert knowledge in machine learning and other modern analysis techniques for use in leveraging baseball data to provide a competitive edge and innovative solutions to the Kansas City Royals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Perform advanced statistical analysis on large volumes of baseball data in order to aid in Baseball Operations decision making
• Systematize usage of different data sets by extracting key information through probabilistic modeling
• Create reports, charts, tables, graphics, and other tools to deliver information to staff
• Aid the Quantitative Analysis department in usage of best-suited statistical techniques for future and existing analytics
• Monitor latest statistical and baseball research in order to implement the most cutting edge techniques
• Use findings and methodologies from independent baseball research in developing metrics
• Work with amateur and professional baseball staff to provide the most relevant statistical support
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative fields
• Specialized training, certifications, or published research are a plus
• Up to date knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and experience with experimental design
• Experience manipulating (through database systems such as Oracle or MySQL) and analyzing large data sets
• Knowledge of baseball and baseball data (Trackman, Statcast, medical/athlete monitoring) is highly preferred
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours during the baseball season is a must
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of work materials and issues as appropriate.
• Proficiency with the following tools and/or software:
* Python (specifically TensorFlow and NumPy)– required
* R, MATLAB, or similar - required
* SQL or MySQL scripting – required
EOE
Job Questions:
• How did you hear about this job?
• Are you able to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours during the baseball season?
• Do you have an advanced degree or equivalent experience in mathematics, statistics, or related fields?
• Do you have experience manipulating and analyzing large data sets?