Director of Analytic Strategies - Baseball

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Missouri's Baseball Program is seeking a Director of Analytic Strategies to lead the integration of data-driven insights and optimize performance. This individual will be expected to control the data systems and software analysis put in place for the program.

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Director of Analytic Strategies will be responsible for:

Managing data collection, conducting advanced analysis, and collaborating with coaches and staff to inform team strategy, player development, and scouting.

Overseeing data collection and analysis of player performance, team strategy, and opponents.

Utilizing advanced statistical models to assess metrics like pitch selection, defensive alignments, and player stats.

Working with coaching staff to incorporate data insights into game strategy, player lineups, and in-game decisions.

Using analytics to support individual player growth and evaluate recruits by assessing talent and potential.

Serving as the main point of contact for data-related inquiries and collaborate with coaches, sports medicine, and other departments.

Staying updated on trends in sports analytics and continuously improve tools and methodologies used by the program.

Utilizing proficient skills in data tools such as R, Python, Tableau and baseball analytic tools such as Rapsodo, TrackMan, or Kina Trax.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required.

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with data analysis in a NCAA Division I baseball program.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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