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Overview /Objective:

The NFL's Next Gen Stats team is seeking an experienced analyst to help develop storylines using Next Gen Stats data in support of our various platforms at NFL Media including NFL Network, NFL.com and NFL Social Media. This position will work closely with Next Gen Stats Product and Engineering teams as new statistics are developed, and will function as a liaison between Next Gen Stats and NFL Media. The ideal candidate will have a background in statistics/analytics, is an avid football fan with extensive knowledge of the players/game and feels comfortable mining data for stories. This position requires some that is self-motivated and works well under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for developing storylines based on own research within large data sets

  • Collaborate with 3rd party Broadcasters to provide them with Next Gen Stats narratives and supporting data

  • Query database using SQL or Python to uncover new stats/splits when needed

  • Maintain and continue to improve Next Gen Stats research dashboards

  • Develop original storylines and data points that provide statistical analysis of events, news stories and topical issues.

  • Analyze league-wide macro and micro trend

  • Develop Next Gen Stats narratives and content for social media

  • Ensures accuracy of data before distribution

Salary / Pay Range

  • This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field

  • Experience in sports research

  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and programs

  • Avid interest and knowledge of NFL football

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience building analysis using football statistics

  • Proficient writing complex queries using SQL

  • Comfortable using Python

  • Experience using BI tools such as Tableau, and Quicksight

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

  • Excels collaborating with teams

  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Physical Demands:

  • N/A

Travel:

  • N/A

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

  • Minimum 40 hours a week

  • May work overtime as needed (including Holidays)

  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays (specifically Sundays in-season)

  • The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

  • We also continue to prioritize the health and safety of our NFL workforce. Consistent with that commitment, considering the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our NFL workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice.

  • The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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