Justin Jacobs
About Justin Jacobs
Justin Jacobs is a Principal Research Statistician and Analytics Consultant for the NBA, with extensive experience in basketball research and statistical analysis.
Current Positions
Justin Jacobs is presently serving as the Principal Research Statistician at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California. He is also working as an Analytics Consultant and Researcher for the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2020. His role at the NBA involves applying statistical and analytical methods to basketball data to enhance team performance and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Basketball Analytics
Justin Jacobs has extensive experience in basketball analytics, having worked as a Basketball Researcher for the Houston Rockets from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Senior Basketball Researcher for the Orlando Magic in 2018. In these roles, he utilized data analysis to provide insights that support team strategies and player development.
Previous Experience in Government and Research
Before his current roles, Justin Jacobs contributed significantly as a Statistician and Data Scientist for the United States Department of Defense from 2008 to 2016. He also worked as a Mathematical Statistician for the U.S. Census Bureau from 2007 to 2008. His government work focused on statistical methodologies and data analysis, contributing to national projects.
Educational Background
Justin Jacobs holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completed in 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics and Computer Science from Carroll University in 2003.
Awards and Patents
Justin Jacobs has been recognized for his contributions to science and engineering with awards including the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering (PECASE) by President Barack Obama. He holds multiple patents in GPS technology, navigation systems, and timing infrastructures. He also received the ODNI Medallion Award from Director James Clapper for his work in geolocation.