Assistant, Baseball Operations

Washington Nationals•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant, Baseball Operations will serve as a key operational and strategic resource to the Baseball Operations department of the Washington Nationals. The role combines ownership of critical recurring processes including direction and administration of player payroll, contracts, and roster-related items, in addition to supporting a wide-ranging set of workflows that touch all aspects of Baseball Operations. Depending on organizational priorities, the individual may direct or contribute to projects spanning acquisitions, player development, R&D, and cross-departmental strategic initiatives, while also supporting the Chief of Staff with key departmental objectives. Ideal candidates embody our core values (joy, humility, integrity, and competitiveness) and are highly motivated, with a proactive and creative growth mindset. We welcome candidates from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. Individuals with experience in baseball operations, consulting, finance, legal, project management, business operations, or other environments requiring rigorous analysis and coordinated execution may be strong fits. More important than a particular background are sound judgment, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, clear communication, and the ability to drive work across multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent military experience.
Detail-oriented with a strong ability to work across departments.
Desire to learn, grow, and develop personally and professionally in alignment with organizational values and philosophies.
Strong verbal and written communicator.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with MLB rules.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SQL and R preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the administration of player payroll, including establishing payroll procedures and policies, ensuring compliance with MLB and organizational requirements, and exercising discretion in recommending payroll modifications.
Manage the various contracts and agreements associated with baseball operations-related vendors.
Coordinate and support day-to-day operations related to management of the 40-Man Roster and compliance with MLB rules, including interpreting and applying complex MLB rules to operational decisions.
Direct and execute administrative processes related to the execution of player transactions and Major League contracts.
Play a meaningful role in the salary arbitration process, from initial research performing comparative and market analysis, to formulating negotiation strategy, handling negotiations with player agents, and representing organizational interests in arbitration proceedings, requiring advanced analytical and legal reasoning.
Co-manage the Baseball Operations Internship program, including developing and implementing recruitment strategies, establishing program policies and procedures, participating in decisions regarding intern selection and placement, and evaluating program effectiveness to make recommendations for program improvements.
Lead special projects and cross functional initiatives as assigned, conducting independent strategic and financial analysis, formulating recommendations for organizational improvement, working collaboratively with the Senior Director and Chief of Staff to achieve departmental strategic objectives.
Perform other administrative or business operations duties as assigned by Senior Director and Chief of Staff, exercising discretion and independent judgment consistent with the nature of assigned duties.