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Data Scientist

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 08/10/2023 Category: Data Science Job Number: 281791-9_1-1 Salary: $100,000 - 150,000

Job Description

Title: Sports Data Scientist
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $100,000 - 150,000
Contact: Paul Chatlos, [email protected]

-Develop and deploy predictive models/algorithms in the field of sports
analytics
-Research new methods to develop and improve sophisticated predictive
models, staying adept with the latest research and techniques in the field
-Analyze various data sets to identify statistically significant patterns and
extract predictive features
-Collaborate with a team of data scientists and engineers

Sport Data Scientist Requirements:

-A passion for sports
-Proficiency with R and/or Python
-Experience with SQL queries
-Skilled in a variety of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
-PhD or Masters in Statistics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer
Science, Econometrics or similar degree preferred, but not required
-Experience building models in a cloud-based ecosystem preferred, but not
required
-Sports analytics experience preferred, but not required

Meet Your Recruiter

Paul Chatlos
Principal

Paul Chatlos joined Smith Hanley in 2013. He is currently the Data Science and Analytics Practice Lead for the East and West Coasts and a Principal of the company. Prior to joining Smith Hanley, he recruited marketing professionals in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries and also worked in Physician Recruitment. He prides himself on building excellent relationships with both clients and candidates in order to best address their hiring needs and career goals. He also believes that recruiting is finding the best “match” of candidate and opportunity. 

He holds a BS in Psychology from James Madison University. Outside of work, Paul enjoys playing golf regularly and is an avid sports fan. 

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