Manager, Health & Safety Data Scientist

The Manager, Health and Safety Data Scientist is responsible for leading the data science roadmap related to player equipment analytics for the NFL. This includes leading the work to aggregate, analyze and report player equipment usage at the Club and League level along with other relevant health and safety factors including but not limited to NFL stadium surface, weather, and player position. This role will also work directly with key health and safety stakeholders to ensure this workstream continues to stay focused against the latest H&S priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Health and Safety department regarding tracking and metrics for player equipment usage
• Build, validate, and automate models for Health and Safety/Player Equipment related data
• Curate and enhance the NFL’s Health and Safety data analytics projects, including data cleansing, analysis, and reporting
• Work within the central data and analytics team to develop new and relevant player equipment and health and safety Club and League level metrics
• Collaborate with the Football Operations group on data and analytics events
• Attend in-person meetings at various points in the NFL calendar
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting on request
• Technical lead for the H&S data and analytics team to ensure adherence to the analytic governance principles set by the D&A Analytic Governance Director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, data science, computer science, or other related fields
• 3-5+ years’ experience as a data scientist
• Strong knowledge of python and R + familiarity with SQL
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for varied audiences (e.g. Club medical staff, NFL executives, NFL committees, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the National Football League and its teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in statistics, data science, computer science, or other related fields, or the equivalent in industry training.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a data scientist in professional sports
• Deep understanding of football and familiarity with player equipment

Travel

10-15% - this person will be expected to travel to key H&S and data technology events related to the NFL. Additionally, this person will likely travel onsite to Club facilities to engage with Club Equipment Managers.

Terms /Expected Hours Of Work

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in office.

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.

Salary

$120,000—$160,000 USD

Benefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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