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Who We Are
The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be #1 in everything we do and to be a global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship. We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!
Who You Are
You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports, and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see it’s teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, and ready to work hard and have fun.
Position Summary
The New Orleans Saints are seeking an individual with strong internal drive for the position of Football Data Analyst. This is a Full Time role based in New Orleans, LA. This person will apply their extensive technical background to assist in developing tools that help inform game management, opponent preparation, player evaluation, roster construction, and sports science.
What You Will Be Doing

• Identify effective metrics for player evaluation
• Build interactive visualization tools to be used by coaches, football operations, and strength staff
• Implement statistical models to evaluate player performance and predict future performance
• Create statistical profiles of opponents that includes tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses
• Perform tests to ensure data accuracy
• Conduct ad-hoc research for coaches, football operations, and strength staff

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record of using visualizations to convey potentially complex relationships
• Passion for football with a deep understanding of its strategies
• Strong mathematical acumen
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, such as evenings and weekends, within a team environment
• Knowledge of SQL and a statistical programming language such as R and Python
• Willingness to relocate to New Orleans, LA
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field
• Experience working with football data, including Next Gen Stats tracking data

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Shiny, Tableau, or PowerBI
• Proficiency in SQL development and database technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of R
• Experience in scouting opponents and developing tools to assist in game planning
• Ability to manage a variety of SQL databases and data warehouses.
• Advanced Excel skills for displaying reports

What We Offer

• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• PTO and paid holidays

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Saints. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.
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