A problem solver with a passion for basketball and strong technical skills.
Leverage analytical skills and knowledge of advanced basketball statistics to interpret basketball needs and translate them into data processes.
Strong knowledge of Python, R, and SQL (required).
Perform ad hoc data mining on large volumes of basketball-related data as requests arise, via SQL, Excel, or other statistical tools, independently and under the direction of senior analytics staff.
Contribute to the management and administration of a Microsoft SQL database server including periodic maintenance tasks, and ad hoc batch data entry/extracts on large volumes of basketball-related data as requests arise.
Proficient in containerization technologies, especially Docker.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
Support, develop, and maintain Data Science pipelines (in either R or Python) as requests arise.
Solid understanding of statistics and machine learning
Other related duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and R are REQUIRED
Strong analytical skills, including an understanding of how to interpret basketball needs and translate them into statistical analyses.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
Strong organizational skills, with a robust attention to detail, both to checking and working with data, as well as visual presentation of deliverables and reports.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and communicate with people from all departments and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to handle high pressure situations while still being attentive to the detail and excellent work product required.
Knowledge of some advanced basketball statistics, and knowledge of common basketball analytical resources, both public and proprietary.
Familiarity with basic statistical analysis techniques (eg, regression/modeling, hypothesis testing, categorical data analysis, LLMs)
Experience with javacript libraries like D3 and react is a plus.
Experience with JAVA and Apache Spark are a plus.
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive/confidential situations and information.
An advanced degree in computer science, statistics, data science, economics, or mathematics is a plus.
A working knowledge of the NBA, and the NBA rules & regulations, is required.