Data Analyst-Entry Level
People
- Provide data and analytical support across the Club to enhance data understanding, adoption and application.
- Work closely with key soccer stakeholders to translate data into performance strategies.
- Develop strong relationships with coaches, analysts, scouts, physical performance coaches and other key soccer stakeholders.
- Present and discuss analytical findings clearly and concisely to multiple stakeholders, including coaches, technical staff, leadership and ownership.
Process
- Answer performance questions, translating data into simple, actionable recommendations.
- Support the creation and delivery of pre-match, post-match and opposition profiling reports.
- Deliver high-quality individual and team-level research projects aimed at improving performance and supporting decision-making.
- Lead on data visualization projects, supporting the creation and delivery of multiple tools.
- Develop and maintain player, team and league benchmarking frameworks to support objective decision-making.
- Support recruitment and squad planning through benchmarking, profiling & market analysis.
Product
- Query, gather, and manipulate data from multiple sources.
- Work with event, tracking and physical performance datasets to develop custom metrics.
- Build decision-support tools and reports to be presented and distributed across the Club.
- Ensure data best practices across the Club, ensuring alignment with the wider Club data strategy and supporting the continuous development of SKC’s reporting ecosystem.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in data science or related STEM subject.
- Experience using SQL and Python and/or R for data management and analysis.
- Previous experience working with Tableau or other equivalent data visualization software.
- Previous experience working with data and delivering insights within a pro soccer club.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, able to translate data into actionable insights.
- Creative and curious problem solver with a positive attitude to new challenges.
- Proactive and eager to learn, able to pick up new skills and work as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and evidence of working on developing strong analytical skills.
Preferred Experience
- Strong understanding of technical and tactical aspects of soccer.
- Evidence of experience working in the MLS.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in office, stadium, and outdoor environments with the ability to travel as required.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Responsibilities
- Represent Sporting Kansas City professionally at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Comply with Club policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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