TITLE: Head of Analytics & Insights

DEPARTMENT: Soccer Operations
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Soccer Operations & Technical Director

FLSA: Salaried, Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART: Orlando City SC seeks a Head of Analytics to lead the development and maintenance of data collection, analysis & reporting methods to progress the Club in its use of advanced performance data. The successful candidate will be required to consolidate raw data sources, build mathematical models, and provide insight & guidance to coaches, analysts, and other stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic and operational leadership of Analytical & Insight services across the club, to ensure consistent, excellent service levels and competitive advantage for Orlando City SC
Development of a unified philosophy and operating model for analytics which supports team performance and player acquisition, ensuring consistency of language, definitions, process, and metrics to enable maximum value to be created
Direct delivery of excellent standard of analytics, research and insight services to one team or function
Evaluation, management, consolidation & development of internal and third-party data sources to ensure comprehensive, robust, and reliable information is used for decision making
Audit internal performance decision making and build a process that brings data and insight to directly support the most important and impactful decisions of scouting and video analysis
Audit and constantly review existing data sources presenting alternatives, additions or removing services that align with the decision-making process
Horizon scan new data, technologies and working practices to continually keep the club ahead on the innovation curves
With the Technology team, lead the development and implementation of a technology roadmap to support all soccer operations functions
Establish a transparent process for analytical insights to develop a clear process understanding for succession planning
Builds, validates, and deploys models for player and team performance.
Produces training and post-match and/or seasonal reports across multiple departments (technical, sports science, medical etc.).
Ensures the communication of data in a clear and confidential manner.
Researches and assesses new statistical analysis methods and technology, and makes recommendations for new equipment and process enhancements, as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, statistics, math, or engineering
Additional educational qualifications including a master’s or PhD in related field, preferred
Deep Soccer knowledge and previous experiences in a soccer environment is essential for the role
5+ years of relevant experience in the field of economics, statistics, math or engineering
Experience of leading data functions and producing high quality insights and visualizations for end-users
Demonstrable working knowledge of databases and database design
Knowledge of using API’s to manage data sets
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present results clearly (verbally & visually), and to develop close working relationships with existing staff members with varied levels of data analysis

About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride:

In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.

The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons.

In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.

The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.

In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.

In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.

For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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