Player Development Quantitative Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

Description: The New York Yankees are seeking a quantitative analyst to join the Player Development department.  This individual will assist the Player Development department in developing future championship-caliber Yankee players by providing evidence-backed guidance to players, coaches, and front office personnel.  The analyst will further conduct statistical research projects to respond to individual questions from department staff and to increase the overall knowledge-base of the Player Development department. Responsibilities:
• Handle all statistics-related questions from Player Development personnel and coaching staffs
• Make evidence-based suggestions for improving Player Development processes
• Assist in creating Player Development plans for Yankee prospects
• Compose written evaluations of Yankee prospects
• Educate coaches, staff, and players on analytics principles and philosophies
• Travel to minor league affiliates to support Player Development initiatives 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field
• Comfort explaining advanced topics to a non-technical audience
• Experience using SQL
• Computer programming experience, preferably with a statistically-oriented language such as R
• Familiarity with current baseball research
• Relevant baseball experience

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Job Questions:
• How did you hear about this job?
• When are you available to start?
• Which statistics do you use to evaluate baseball players?
• Describe any previous experience building statistical models.
• Describe any previous experience using SQL.
• Will you now or in the future need visa sponsorship status to lawfully work in the United States?
• Describe any previous baseball experience.