Internships are a key way for us to find future full-time members of our department, with many of our senior department members beginning as interns. While a pathway to a full-time position is not assured, many of our former interns have found full-time opportunities with the Nationals or other MLB clubs. While internships ideally span from Opening Day to November 1^st, we’re open to candidates that may not be available for this entire period.

The Washington Nationals are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Use R to build statistical models to answer a primary baseball research question under the direction of a Baseball R&D team member
Communicate findings through written reports, presentations, and informal conversations
Design and build informative data visualizations for use in automated reports or internal web applications

Requirements:

Education and Experience Requirements

Experience analyzing datasets and training statistical models using R, Python, or equivalent

Has or is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
Willingness to relocate to Washington, DC
Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

Ability to complete statistical modeling projects
Ability to listen and incorporate feedback

Enthusiasm for learning new skills related to programming, statistical modeling, and data visualization
Passion for baseball and desire to work in baseball operations
Working knowledge of sabermetrics and modern quantitative baseball evaluation concepts

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Occasional long hours may be required during draft, trade deadline, or postseason.
Interns can attend all home games but are not required to. Meals are provided to staff during games.

Intern, Baseball Research & Development