Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Data Analyst specializing in Sports Analytics to join their fully remote team. You will play a crucial role in deriving actionable insights from complex sports datasets to inform strategic decisions for athletes, teams, and performance operations. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a remote setting, possesses exceptional technical skills, and has a passion for leveraging data to enhance athletic performance and fan engagement, contributing to data-driven innovation from anywhere in South Africa .
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to player performance, game statistics, and fan engagement.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends to provide strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate with coaches, performance staff, and management to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
- Design and implement A/B tests and other analytical experiments to measure the impact of changes.
- Stay current with advancements in data analytics, sports science, and machine learning techniques.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst, with a strong focus on sports analytics.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python or R for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
- Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
- Excellent understanding of sports metrics, performance analysis, and statistical modeling.
- Proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences in a remote setting.
Benefits
- Competitive remote salary with performance-based incentives.
- Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous annual leave and public holidays.
- Access to cutting-edge sports data platforms and continuous learning opportunities.
