Basketball Data Scientist

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.