What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Analyst, Baseball Strategy & Information position at Los Angeles Dodgers?
Title: Junior Analyst, Baseball Strategy and Information
Department: Baseball Strategy and Information
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Director, Baseball Strategy and Information
Salary: $23.00/hour*
*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.
The Baseball Strategy and Information team of the Los Angeles Dodgers is responsible for supporting the Major League Coaching Staff and Baseball Operations leadership group with data and information needed for strategic decision making. As a Junior Analyst, you will work with other members of the Baseball Strategy and Information team to build reports and visualizations to communicate insights clearly and concisely to stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to push the boundaries of conventional thinking, grow analytically by solving challenging problems, and collaborate with leaders throughout Baseball Operations. As a member of the Baseball Strategy and Information team, you will see your work impact the Major League team on a nightly basis.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute a selection of R scripts on a daily, series, and ad-hoc basis, which produce reports containing data and visualizations for Major League Coaching staff and Baseball Operations Leadership.
- Interpret data and conduct in-depth analysis on players, team strategy, and in-game tactics, providing insights and observations to enhance coaching and decision making.
- Support Data Collection and Data Management processes involving a variety of tracking and training technologies.
- Work with Performance Science and Quantitative Analysis departments on the development of new proprietary metrics.
- Collaborate across departments within Baseball Operations to advance various initiatives related to player evaluation and process automation.
- Assist with on-boarding and training of interns within Baseball Operations
- Occasional travel to represent the department outside of LA, such as an annual Spring Training trip, road trips with the club, affiliate visits, and scouting trips.
- Complete ad-hoc research using SQL and R/Python to enhance in-game strategy and/or player improvement as requested.
Basic Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (or equivalent experience)
- 1 Years of Experience with R or Python in a non-classroom environment
- Familiarity with SQL, Git, and cloud-based computing
- Experience playing on a sports team or working with a sports organization is preferred (college or professional)
- Ability to relocate to Los Angeles and commute to Dodger Stadium
- Ability to work frequent overtime including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overtime compensation will be provided according to company policy and applicable laws.
Current Los Angeles Dodgers employees should apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts:
MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
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