Sports Data Scientist – Remote

The company operates in the sports data science and analytics space, focusing on long-term partnerships with emerging professional talent. Its core model provides financial support and career resources to individuals early in their professional journey, in exchange for a share of future earnings over a defined period. They also work with many well-known NCAA programs utilizing data science and analytics to evaluate player value and fit in the new and evolving transfer portal.

Employee testimonials:
“Casual yet collaborative environment with a great work/life balance.”
“Company is revolutionizing the use of data science in the sports industry!”
“Culture that truly values and supports its employees.”

Title: Sports Data Scientist
Location: Remote
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000

Our client is seeking a Sports Data Scientist to help us add value to their NCAA basketball clients.
This position is an exciting opportunity to leverage data analysis to provide actionable insights, support decision-making within the NCAA collegiate football, baseball and basketball transfer portal
The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports analytics, specifically in football, baseball or basketball, a strong foundation in statistical data analysis and data visualization, along with deep sports knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Build predictive models utilizing insights from client and sport knowledge
Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify data-driven insights on the transfer portal to collegiate programs
Answer ad-hoc questions regarding transfer targeting
Ensure data integrity and accuracy across several data sources
Build predictive models utilizing insights from client and sport knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Programming experience
Proficiency with Python (pandas, polars, numpy) and SQL
Experience generating data visualizations programmatically
Deep Understanding of sports
Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex data concepts to nontechnical audiences
Strong self-motivation and curiosity to challenge traditional sports beliefs •
Attention to detail for accurate and timely report delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience playing or working with college football, baseball or basketball teams