Data Science Manager - Market Origination

Job description

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? What you’ll do: - Own line setting strategy and projection accuracy for our fantasy markets, balancing coverage breadth and competitive line quality. - Lead and grow a high-performing team of data scientists and analysts focused on market creation and prop origination. - Oversee development and deployment of projection models and coverage expansion across major sports and esports (NBA, NFL, MLB, CS2, etc.). - Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Pricing, and BizOps to launch new markets and expand coverage. - Guide experimentation around line accuracy, prop selection, and coverage strategy to drive engagement and grow the market catalog. - Maintain and evolve frameworks for projection acc...