The Houston Astros are seeking a Manager, International Scouting for the 2023 season to support the department’s day-to-day data management responsibilities. The position will be based in Houston, TX.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work directly with International Scouting Director and other front office personnel to develop a vision for the use of data within the department.
• Create and execute a roadmap for analytical projects supporting international evaluations.
• Build analytical tools to assist in evaluations and decision-making in conjunction with R&D, Performance Science, and International Scouting front office staff.
• Provide guidance to field staff on the meaning of various datapoints so that they can be properly incorporated into evaluations.
• Assist with additional technical and administrative duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in data science or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience working in baseball, data science, or another applicable field.
• Experience with SQL and SQL databases required.
• Experience with R-Studio and Shiny apps required.
• Experience with Python, C++, and/or Java strongly preferred.
• Experience with/understanding of the international market preferred.
• Spanish language competency a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including front office members and scouts.
• Demonstrated passion for baseball and intellectual curiosity.