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Head of Data & Analytics

San Jose, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

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About the role

This leader will be responsible for overseeing the use, quality and application of information on the sporting side of the club.
Ro le Responsibilities Data Strategy & Leadership Execute the club's data and analytics strategy, aligning with sporting and organizational objectives.
Oversee the use, governance and quality of data across soccer operations and promote data-informed decision-making ensuring privacy, security, and ethical use of information.

At club level, they will collaborate with technical and sporting leadership to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights that directly enhance on-field performance and player development.
Partner with the Sporting Director, Head Coach, and global leadership to define and prioritize key data initiatives, aligning resources allocation with the club's most critical performance and operational needs.
Implement sustainable data systems, documentation standards, and workflows to ensure analytics processes, models, and insights remain a long-term legacy for the club.
Support the club's recruitment by applying and contextualizing player evaluation models, performance benchmarks, and predictive analytics aligned with Bay FC's playing philosophy.
Reporting & Communication Partner with IT and operations to ensure data compliance, infrastructure integrity, and scalability.
Collaborate with marketing, fan engagement, and business operations teams as needed for organization-wide analytics initiatives.
Stay responsive to time-sensitive requests from technical leadership and maintain visibility across club-wide communications.
Other Duties Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and data governance for club and league compliance.
Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity.
Our team will be a uniting force, building a culture of belonging and shared pride.

5-7+ years of experience in data science, performance analysis, or analytics roles within professional football or elite sports.

Innovation & Research Stay current on emerging data technologies, machine learning methods, and soccer analytics trends.
Hands-on background with player monitoring technologies.

The anticipated salary for this role starts at $140,000.
Actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

Lead education and adoption of data-driven practices across the club, sharing insights and feedback with Bay Collective to support the ongoing development of data solutions.

We are proud to represent the Bay Area with its tapestry of different ethnicities, languages, climates, and ideas.

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