Intern, Data Science

Job Description:

Summary:

The New York Mets are seeking an intern in our Baseball Analytics Department for the summer of 2027. During the summer, the Intern will build, test, and present statistical models to inform the decision-making of our Baseball Operations department. This position requires strong background in complex statistics and data analytics, as well as the ability to communicate statistical model details and findings to both a technical and non-technical audience. Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus, but is not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build statistical models to answer a wide variety of baseball-related questions affecting the operations of the organization using advanced knowledge of statistics and data analytics and exercising appropriate discretion and judgment regarding development of statistical models • Interpret data and report conclusions drawn from their analyses • Present model outputs in an effective way, both for technical and non-technical audiences • Communicate well with both the Baseball Analytics team as well as other Baseball Operations personnel to understand the parameters of any particular research project

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in statistics or a related field • Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus • Strong background in a wide variety of statistical techniques • Strong proficiency in R or Python • Strong communication skills • Ability to work…