Basketball Analytics Assistant

Job Description

The Basketball Analytics Assistant is responsible for coordinating and integrating the field of analytics into the day-to-day functioning of Spurs basketball operations and both the San Antonio and Austin Spurs coaching staff. Assist in the procurement, storage, and presentation of basketball-related data, both independently and under the direction of senior basketball analytics staff. As an advocate for analytics throughout the organization, provide an enthusiastic, process-driven, and innovative approach to promoting and developing the team's analytical capabilities.

This position will work as a part of the Basketball Operations Analytics department for the 2025-26 season and will collaborate with the entire group, including the Director of Research & Development and Director of Data Science.

This is a programming job and all qualified applicants must have demonstrated experience in computer science and/or data science. Applicants who do not have meaningful educational or professional experience in said areas will not be considered.

What You'll Do: 
• Leverage analytical skills and knowledge of advanced basketball statistics to interpret basketball needs and translate them into data processes.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with management, coaches, medical staff, and athletes.
• Perform ad hoc data mining on large volumes of basketball-related data as requests arise, via SQL, Excel, or other statistical tools, independently and under the direction of senior analytics staff.
• Contribute to the management and administration of a Microsoft SQL database server including periodic maintenance tasks, and ad hoc batch data entry/extracts on large volumes of basketball-related data as requests arise.
• Develop and maintain the internal site using modern Javascript. Includes both developing new features and upgrading/optimizing old ones as the need occurs.
• Support, develop, and maintain Data Science pipelines (in either R or Python) as requests arise.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are:  
• Working knowledge of SQL REQUIRED
• Strong analytical skills, including an understanding of how to interpret basketball needs and translate them into statistical analyses.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel (including PivotTables), Word, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with a robust attention to detail, both to checking and working with data, as well as visual presentation of deliverables and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and communicate with people from all departments and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle high pressure situations while still being attentive to the detail and excellent work product required.
• Knowledge of advanced basketball statistics, and knowledge of common basketball analytical resources, both public and proprietary.
• Familiarity with basic statistical analysis techniques (eg, regression/modeling, hypothesis testing, categorical data analysis) and data visualization is a plus.
• Experience with one modern Javascript framework (Angular 2+, React, Vue) is a plus.
• Experience with one Data Science language and frameworks (R, Python) is a plus.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive/confidential situations and information.
• A working knowledge of the NBA, and the NBA rules & regulations, is required.
• Stand/Sit/Walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.

In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E's core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development. 

If you don't have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!  
*SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained herein represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration.  Your employment with SS&E is ''at will'', which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations. 

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