What are the responsibilities and job description for the Player Valuation Specialist, Amateur Acquisitions position at Nationals Careers?
Our Vision
To become baseball’s highest performing organization — defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and fueled by our positive energy.
Our Core Values
- We want to be around people that like to have fun. We remain optimistic through the ups and downs, we enjoy the process, and we share in something bigger than ourselves.
- We don’t have all the answers. We lead with curiosity, listen generously, and seek growth from every experience — especially the tough ones. We have gotten over ourselves.
- We do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We act with honesty, accountability, and respect for our teammates and ourselves. We treat the custodian like the king.
- We embrace challenges and thrive in high-stakes environments. We prepare relentlessly. We are energized by the idea of keeping score.
Position Summary
The Player Evaluation Specialist will support the Amateur Acquisitions by providing live and video evaluations and supporting leadership in decision-making efforts using data-informed insights. The role requires experience in player analysis, proficiency with analytical tools, and an understanding of player valuation concepts. The Player Evaluation Specialist will work with Amateur Acquisition leadership as well as R&D and Systems to drive continuous improvements all aspects of the Amateur Draft cycle.
Primary Responsibilities
- Evaluate a high volume of players using video analysis and select live-look targets, integrating all available data for comprehensive evaluation.
- Utilize analytical tools to identify and prioritize prospects that require further analysis to ensure high confidence and completeness of information, evaluations, and valuations.
- Assist the Director and Assistant Director in identifying and implementing improvements to processes throughout the Amateur Acquisition cycle.
- Leverage analytical tools and models to recommend improvements to existing amateur projection models or identify future areas of research.
- Partner with R&D and Systems teams to develop, refine, and optimize scouting tools.
- Represent the Washington Nationals professionally in all interactions.
Qualifications
- Willingness to travel for scouting assignments.
- Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of player valuation methodologies.
- Experience with player analysis and evaluation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly confidential environment.
- Deep alignment with and promotion of the organization’s values and vision.
- Proficiency in R or Python is a plus.
- Proficiency in SQL is a plus.
Compensation:
The projected annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.
Benefits:
The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) and pension plan
- Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
- Employee discounts
- Free onsite fitness center
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000