Basketball Data Scientist

Charlotte Hornets • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Basketball Data Scientist will assist the basketball operations department by utilizing data to provide insights to enhance decision-making across both the front office and the coaching staff. The Basketball Data Scientist will be a part of the Basketball Analytics Department.

Requirements

• Experience working with large data in an industry, research, or sports setting
• Practice working with large or messy data in a scripting language (Python, R)
• Ability to build, maintain, and query data from a relational database (ideally, SQL)
• Experience developing statistical or machine learning models using modern frameworks (Python, R, PyTorch, Keras, scikit-learn, etc.)
• Software development skills working on ETL processes or web applications (React) are beneficial
• An understanding and passion for the game of basketball and a knowledge of modern basketball analytics and research
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting and communicate technical concepts to non-technical people
• Flexibility to adapt to frequently changing work environment, and deliver on challenging demands
• Interpersonal skills - ability to maintain confidentiality, listens to others, and willing to try new ideas
• Excellent critical reasoning skills with the proven ability to partner across functionally and effectively build links
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
• Presents self in professional manner and have ability to interact with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
• Available to work a variable schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and Hornets games

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tools and advanced statistical models to communicate insights to members of the organization
• Collaborate with other members of the analytics department to creatively bring quantitative-driven research to assist in scouting, front office, coaching, performance, etc.
• Participate in team meetings and strategy sessions, providing data-driven insights to support player development and game planning
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of data processes and user-interfaces
• Other duties as designated by manager

Benefits

• Full time benefit eligible position
• Valuable benefits and competitive time off policies
• Welcoming environment that celebrates diversity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees