Workforce Scheduling Analyst

Genius Sports
Sofia, Bulgaria
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior operations professionals who can manage complex scheduling and data workflows in a sports tech environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in scheduling and data analysis within a fast-evolving sports industry context
    — “Focused on content distribution, work schedule optimization, hours distribution, and database compilation.”
  • Professionals with strong interpersonal skills to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders
    — “Clear, effective communicator across teams and stakeholders.”

Things to consider

  • The office-first culture may require regular in-person attendance in Sofia, despite potential hybrid flexibility
    — “We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together.”
  • Candidates must be fluent in English, both written and spoken, for seamless cross-team communication
    — “Strong command of English, both written and spoken.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Excel-based scheduling and data compilation in your resume and interview responses
    — “Confident using MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to align vacation and absence management with operational goals
    — “Monitor and align vacation requests against operational needs and targets.”
  • Showcase your analytical skills through examples of content analysis or reporting from past roles
    — “Analyse and monitor monthly transferred content to support operational insights.”
  • Emphasize your adaptability and ability to handle shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment
    — “Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and schedules.”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently
    — “Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines at once.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • optimized work schedules
  • accurate data reporting
  • efficient training programs
Typical background
operations managementscheduling

Skills & requirements

Required

Workforce SchedulingPlanningOrganizational SkillsData AnalysisCommunicationTraining CoordinationDatabase Management

Preferred

Sports Knowledge

About the role

Original posting from Genius Sports via Greenhouse

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.

We're upfront about where we use AI in our hiring process. Our guidelines cover our approach to the use of AI, as well as what you can expect during the interview process. Read our full guidelines here.

THE ROLE: 

Join a central Ops team that keeps Genius running smoothly - empowering our teams to focus on what they do best: driving the business forward.

As a Workforce Scheduling Analyst within the Workforce team, you will be responsible for scheduling and planning the daily workflows of your teams. You will be working closely with all relevant teams involved in our products. The role requires a combination of good planning and organizational skills. Focused on content distribution, work schedule optimization, hours distribution, and database compilation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Shift Scheduling Ownership – Manage long-term shift planning aligned with monthly content and coverage requirements.

Vacation Planning and Tracking – Monitor and align vacation requests against operational needs and targets.

Absence Management – Process and maintain accurate records of sick leave and other absences.

Training Coordination – Schedule and track training activities to meet predefined staffing and coverage goals.

Content Analysis – Analyse and monitor monthly transferred content to support operational insights.

Reporting and Data Consolidation – Collect, verify, and consolidate data for the Workforce Team’s monthly reporting.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Language Proficiency – Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

Tech Savvy – Confident using MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Communication – Clear, effective communicator across teams and stakeholders.

Adaptability – Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and schedules.

Detail-Oriented – High accuracy in scheduling, reporting, and data handling.

Team Player & Independent Worker – Comfortable in both settings.

Multitasking – Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines at once.

Sports passion – Genuine interest and understanding in global sports and tournaments.

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. 

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports. 

One team, being brave, driving change  

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius.

Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

Source: Genius Sports careers (Greenhouse)

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