Department: Performance Science

Reports to: Manager, Performance Science

Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros are currently seeking an analyst in the Performance Sciences Department. Serving at the Astros West Palm Beach Complex, the Performance Science Analyst will work in conjunction with our Manager of Performance Science to conduct research and analysis, integrate insights across the organization and build and optimize tools and reports.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work throughout the data analysis pipeline (data collection, download, filtering, modeling, and interpretation) for all performance science related projects.
Develop, maintain, and debug code for Astros performance science platforms.
Help develop/improve data collection protocols for current and new assessments.
Identify best practices to report current data and results from assessments.
Support the design and rollout of educational resources for staff and players.
Collaborate with baseball coaches to connect sport science and S&C to on field performance.
Monitor athlete compliance and adherence to proposed monitoring timelines throughout the season.
Provide staff training regarding the use of various technologies.
Help evaluate new technologies and assessments.
Support the roll-out of new technology.
Technology management and troubleshooting.
Utilize all relevant information across departments to align player goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience & Skills:

Required

Programming experience in R (and shiny framework).
Experience with SQL
Basic Statistical knowledge (pre-post, regression, classification, etc).
Ability to translate complex concepts into simple terms for coaches and players.
Understanding of how to use main performance technologies.
Understanding of common S&C training principles

Preferred

Experience with Bayesian Statistics
Proficiency in Python, as well as R
Fluency in Spanish
Collegiate or Professional playing experience
Previous experience in sport

Work Environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work will vary with the season. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Travel:

Travel to minor league affiliates is expected for this position. (Sugar Land, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; Asheville, NC; Fayetteville, NC).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

Preferred