Analyst, Baseball Sciences

GO BEYOND THE IVY

Our business is a team sport built on creating and delivering memorable experiences around Cubs baseball and other live events.

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JOB TITLE: Analyst, Baseball Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Baseball Sciences

ORGANIZATION: Chicago Cubs

REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Sciences

LOCATION: Mesa, AZ

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

COMPENSATION:  Salary Range $60,000 - $80,000 USD

BEING PART OF THE TEAM

Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?

OUR STORY

THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. In 2009, the Ricketts family assumed ownership of the Chicago Cubs and established three main goals for the organization: Win the World Series, Preserve and Improve Wrigley Field, and Be a Good Neighbor.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

This analyst position will help shape how we test, collect, and manage information sources. This role focuses on two related areas: coordinating experiments and internal data collection to advance our understanding and working with our acquisition groups to determine what information sources we should collect, ensure they are collected effectively, and monitor their value over time. The ideal candidate combines a scientific mindset, technical skills, and strong communication.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Work with the Baseball Sciences group to prioritize and coordinate experiments to test hypotheses and improve organizational understanding.
• Coordinate with Baseball Technology and Player Development to implement experiments and data collection.
• Develop processes for evaluating, implementing, and deprecating information sources.
• Partner with acquisition groups to define information collection protocols.
• Monitor data quality and track the effectiveness of information collection.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Knowledge of experimental design and fundamental statistical and scientific principles.
• Experience with SQL and at least one programming language (Python, R, similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or analytical field.
• Prior experience/knowledge of baseball and baseball technologies

TOTAL REWARDS:

• On-site parking
• Transit benefits
• Paid time off: Personal, Sick, Vacation Time, Office Holidays & Winter Break
• Flexible work arrangement
• Casual work attire environment
• Complimentary Meal & beverage plan
• Cubs home game & spring training  game ticket allotment
• Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales
• 401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match  
• Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insur