JOB DESCRIPTION

Sport Data Analytics Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Year-round, Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Sport Science

LOCATION: Park City, UT

TRAVEL: <10%

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $82,500 [5% annual bonus potential}

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Sport Data Analytics Manager to continue to advance our understanding of snow sports. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Sport Data Analytics Manager, as a member of the High Performance Department, is responsible for managing Sport and High Performance data streams to ensure high-quality information that supports data-informed decision-making through analysis, interpretation, and reporting. This role enhances operational performance by identifying trends, explaining results, and supporting strategic initiatives. It requires a combination of technical expertise, analytical rigor, and strong communication skills.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Athlete Experience

a. Assist in organizing and analyzing athlete performance, testing, and training data to identify trends that enhance athlete development and performance.

b. Develop and maintain visualizations and reports that enable coaches and practitioners to make data-informed decisions.

c. Collaborate with sport science and coaching staff to translate analytical findings into practical strategies that support athlete readiness, performance, and well-being.

2. Operational Excellence

a. Manage and maintain Sport and High Performance data systems to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility.

b. Integrate data from multiple sources to streamline reporting processes and support cross-departmental collaboration.

c. Contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance practices, ensuring compliance with data security and privacy standards.

d. Support the High Performance Data Coordinator in managing the Athlete Management System.

e. Manage analytics professionals, ensuring efficient and professional insights, project management, and continued growth opportunities.

f. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing world-class services to Sport Teams and Athletes.

g. Support data aspects of criteria development to support athlete identification.

h. Stay at the leading edge of data analytics research and techniques.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Long periods of time using computers to maintain work - up to 8 hrs per day sitting/standing at desk

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum Undergraduate degree (ideally Master’s degree) in Sport Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related subject.

2. Minimum 3 years’ experience in data analytics/science.

3. Exceptional ability using R (preferred) or Python for data analysis and modeling in applied sport settings.

4. Practical experience utilizing APIs, version control, and code collaboration.

5. Proficiency in athlete management systems (preferably Teamworks AMS) is an asset.

6. A strong understanding of common sport science and performance athlete testing and subsequent data outputs is preferred.

7. Proven experience working in an interdisciplinary High Performance Department among multiple disciplines.

8. Excellent knowledge of modern statistical and machine learning methods, including experience in complex and time series data sets.

9. Ability to travel nationally/internationally as required.

10. Legally able to work in the USA (USA citizen or existing Green Card/Work Visa without further sponsorship).

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. USSS's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association