Before we get into the specifics of the role, there are a few things we want you to know:

At the Orlando Magic, our approach is to not only learn as much about you as we can, but for you to learn about us. This is definitely a two-way street, so time with your potential new leader, teammates, and/or other departments that the role will work with is critical. It isn’t just, “what are we looking for”, but also, “what do we have to offer you” and “are we the right fit for you.” While every position is different, our interview process is typically a three-step process, sometimes more depending on the level and nature of the role.

What we offer you:

18 days of personal time off per year + 13 holidays (that is 31 paid days off year!)
A hybrid work model, casual work attire on non-game days, staff tickets to Magic home games, learning and development opportunities, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company sponsored events, volunteer opportunities & outings for every employee
Fantastic benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, mental wellness resources, subsidized gym memberships, maternity & paternity leave
Culture built on Community, Innovation, Legendary and Teamwork!

A quick summary about the Player Development Analyst role:

Do you love technology and basketball, and have the ability to take complex data and break it into bite-size, digestible pieces? We are looking for a Player Development Analyst who is passionate about basketball and the NBA. Your primary responsibilities will be analyzing individual player performance, identifying key development areas and communicating insights to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, you will be a key member of the cross departmental Player Development Committee that is responsible for our players holistic development. Our ideal candidate will also be able to utilize knowledge of basketball concepts to aid the development of new metrics and reports that can be leveraged by the entire basketball operation.

What the Player Development Analyst role will do:

Analyze individual player performance using in-game tracking and markings data to optimize player development.
Create and manage systems that support and track player development processes.
Lead the development and maintenance of performance reports and BI dashboards and communicate the actionable insights to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with the basketball research team to find deeper insights related to player performance and development.
Develop metrics that accurately measure basketball skills.
All other duties as assigned.

What the Player Development Analyst role needs to have:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
1-2 years working in sports analytics or within a sports team is required.
1-2 years of experience in data analysis is required.
1-2 years of high-level basketball experience (Ex. College Player, Manager, GA, etc.) required.
High proficiency in SQL; demonstrating a strong command over SQL queries, with the ability to retrieve, manipulate, and transform data from relational databases required.
Well versed in Python and R required.
Previous experience using and interacting with a variety of data warehouse solutions, including Snowflake required.
Passion for the NBA and basketball as a whole required.
Familiarity with publicly available basketball analytics work required.
Knowledge of latest Skill Acquisition Research and Practice a plus.
Ability to work all Magic home games plus a select number of non-Magic events. This includes the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
Strong organizational skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, time management skills and attention to detail required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.

Physical requirements

None

If this opportunity is a role you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that will include a background check and may include a drug screen.

Please note that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

The Orlando Magic are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at the Orlando Magic via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Orlando Magic HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of the Orlando Magic. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by the Orlando Magic as a result of the referral or through other means.

The Orlando Magic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm