Analyst Intern / Basketball Operations

Job DetailsJob Location: Remote Employee - Oklahoma City, OK 73102Position Type: InternshipJob Category: Basketball OperationsThe Oklahoma City Thunder is an elite performance organization and a leading franchise in the NBA. Beyond any single game, season, or outcome, we’re driven to shape the future of our industry, our community, and our own legacy in sports. We’re looking for people who want to make an impact – individuals with the courage and ambition to think and work differently and an endless desire to initiate progress. At the Thunder, you’re joining a culture that performs at the highest level and empowers you to realize your greatest potential. As an Analyst Intern in Basketball Operations, your work is vital to uncovering valuable insights that help shape the organization’s future — influencing strategy, decision-making, and performance to build the optimal conditions for talent to thrive. You will work on every aspect of the data pipeline from building and maintaining information systems to research, analysis, and presentation. You will use data to impact significant decisions made at the organization.   Responsibilities: Work with diverse, large, and sophisticated datasets to solve dynamic problems Perform statistical analysis and predictive modeling, collaborating with stakeholders in various functions Communicate and present findings through impactful reports and presentations   Qualifications: Preferably enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or economics Some experience with technical tools for analysis such as R (Tidyverse, etc.), Python, SQL, etc. Some experience in areas such as database systems, data wrangling, and data visualization Knowledge of Shiny, Markdown, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS a plus Experience working with and protecting confidential information Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver clear and effective messages to a variety of stakeholders Passion for basketball and sports are key   Additional details: This is a remote paid internship reporting into the Insight & Foresight pillar. Work schedule may include working on short notice as well as work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours will total no more than 29 hours per week. The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone. Qualifications