Sports Data Analyst – Remote

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark
, General Catalyst
, Peter Thiel
, Adam D'Angelo
, Larry Summers
, and Jack Dorsey
.

Expert Evaluator

Part-time

$40–$60/hour

Remote

20–40 hours/week

• Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity.
• Assess insights derived from player statistics, team metrics, and game analytics.
• Verify statistical tables, historical records, and league data using reputable public sources.
• Identify inconsistencies in performance analysis, comparative metrics, and trend interpretations.
• Work independently and asynchronously to complete evaluations within deadlines.
• Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks.

Must-Have

• 2–3 years of professional experience in sports analytics, performance analysis, sports data research, or related roles.
• Experience with player statistics, advanced metrics, and performance indicators.
• Familiarity with team performance data, win‑loss trends, and efficiency metrics.
• Experience in analyzing league standings, rankings, and seasonal comparisons.
• Hands‑on exposure to historical sports records and longitudinal performance data.
• Experience interpreting game analytics such as play‑by‑play data, predictive models, or advanced statistical metrics.
• Experience sourcing and validating sports datasets, statistical tables, and historical records from credible public sources.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Comfort working independently and asynchronously.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Sports Management, Economics, or a related field.

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