The NFL's Next Gen Stats team is seeking an experienced research analyst to help develop storylines using Next Gen Stats data to help support various platforms across the NFL, including NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL+ along with integrating Next Gen Stats data into live game telecasts with our broadcast partners. The Next Gen Stats Associate will collaborate with other team members to assist in the creation of new metrics utilizing player-tracking data. The position will work closely with various teams throughout the organization including Next Gen Stats Product and Engineering and various production groups. This role will assist in training and developing the Next Gen Stats seasonal research analyst team. The ideal candidate will have a background in research, statistics and/or analytics while being an avid football fan with extensive knowledge of the players and game. Candidates must be self-motivated and work well under tight deadlines. 

Responsibilities

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

• Collaborate with NFL owned and operated and third-party broadcast partners to provide them with engaging Next Gen Stats narratives and supporting data 

• Assist in creation of new Next Gen Stats metrics utilizing player-tracking data 

• Responsible for developing ideas for various forms of content for studio production shows and helps see that the ideas are executed as graphics, segments, pieces and more. 

• Help in hiring process and training of Next Gen Stats seasonal workforce  

• Deliver weekly game preview packets to broadcasters breaking down matchups and highlight key team tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses 

• Develops original storylines and datapoints that provide statistical analysis of events, news stories and topical issues. 

• Maintain and continue to improve Next Gen Stats research dashboards 

• Recognize and anticipate league and team trends, applying appropriate statistics to create content for various platforms including social media 

• Assist production team with Next Gen Stats data research tool 

• Ensure accuracy of data before distribution  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field 

• Extensive football knowledge required 

• Experience building analysis using football statistics 

• Comfortable working with large sets of data 

• Coding skills not mandatory, but encouraged 

• Must be able to communicate information accurately 

• Ability to quickly learn new systems and programs 

• Strong grammar skills 

• Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news 

• Strong attention to detail 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Proficient writing complex queries using SQL 

• Proficient in Python and/or R for statistical analysis 

• Experience with player-tracking data 

• Experience using BI tools such as Tableau or Quicksight 

Travel: 

• Less than 10 percent 

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) 

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 in the location(s) specified. 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.