Research Analyst

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About STATS

As the world’s leading sports data and technology company, STATS powers sports. We are trusted by more than 800 clients around the globe to enhance fan engagement and maximize team performance by analyzing sports data from more than 100,000 games a year with unrivaled speed and accuracy. We power sports on and off the field through data feeds, video analysis, sports content and research, player tracking through STATS SportVU®, and customizable digital solutions.

For more information, go to www.stats.com and follow STATS on Twitter @STATS_Insights.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

  • Create custom research reports for broadcast and research clients
  • Support live broadcasts with research assistance
  • Handle statistical requests from clients with accurate and timely responses
  • Write SQL scripts to query the STATS’ proprietary database
  • Apply internal research tools to generate compelling statistical storylines
  • Use software tools to create data visualizations
  • Contribute to group projects for big events
  • Regularly work nights and/or weekends
Skills & Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

  • A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or other analytical field
  • A strong familiarity with and interest in professional/college sports
  • Ability to analyze sports statistics and present them creatively for use in a broadcast environment
  • Knowledge or experience in SQL / Oracle database scripting
  • Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere
  • Ability to produce error-free work under tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience in statistical research and analysis in the sports field
  • Experience in sports television production
  • Experience with PL/SQL coding
  • Experience with Tableau data visualization software
  • Experience with Photoshop
  • Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

STATS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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We're in the heart of downtown Chicago, steps from the Riverwalk, bars/restaurants & cultural attractions, complete with a CTA stop in the building!

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