Position Overview

The Basketball Data Scientist will assist the basketball operations department by utilizing data to provide insights to enhance decision-making across both the front office and the coaching staff. The Basketball Data Scientist will be a part of the Basketball Analytics Department.

Core Values

The Charlotte Hornets organization embodies the following core values

Integrity
Teamwork
Competitiveness
Candor
Accountability
Resilience

In This Role You Will

Design and develop tools and advanced statistical models to communicate insights to members of the organization
Collaborate with other members of the analytics department to creatively bring quantitative-driven research to assist in scouting, front office, coaching, performance, etc.
Participate in team meetings and strategy sessions, providing data-driven insights to support player development and game planning
Assist in the creation and maintenance of data processes and user-interfaces
Other duties as designated by manager

Required Skills, Experience And Abilities

To perform the job successfully, you will have or demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

Experience working with large data in an industry, research, or sports setting
Practice working with large or messy data in a scripting language (Python, R)
Ability to build, maintain, and query data from a relational database (ideally, SQL)
Experience developing statistical or machine learning models using modern frameworks (Python, R, PyTorch, Keras, scikit-learn, etc.)
Software development skills working on ETL processes or web applications (React) are beneficial
An understanding and passion for the game of basketball and a knowledge of modern basketball analytics and research
Ability to work in a collaborative setting and communicate technical concepts to non-technical people
Flexibility to adapt to frequently changing work environment, and deliver on challenging demands
Interpersonal skills – ability to maintain confidentiality, listens to others, and willing to try new ideas
Excellent critical reasoning skills with the proven ability to partner across functionally and effectively build links
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
Presents self in professional manner and have ability to interact with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
Available to work a variable schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and Hornets games

Additional Information

This is a full time benefit eligible position. HSE is dedicated to creating and upholding a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity.

HSE provides valuable benefits and competitive time off policies to help you and your family lead healthy, balanced lives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered.

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