Data Analyst

Sporting Kansas City is hiring a Data Analyst in Kansas City, KS to turn performance data into clear insights and decision-support tools for the First Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and analytical support across the Club to improve data understanding, adoption, and application
• Partner with key soccer stakeholders to translate data into performance strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with coaches, analysts, scouts, physical performance coaches, and other stakeholders
• Present and discuss analytical findings clearly with multiple audiences, including coaches, technical staff, leadership, and ownership
• Answer performance questions by translating data into simple, actionable recommendations
• Support pre-match, post-match, and opposition profiling report creation and delivery
• Deliver high-quality individual and team-level research projects focused on improving performance and supporting decision-making
• Lead data visualization initiatives and help create and deliver multiple tools
• Develop and maintain player, team, and league benchmarking frameworks for objective decision-making
• Support recruitment and squad planning through benchmarking, profiling, and market analysis
• Query, gather, and manipulate data from multiple sources
• Work with event, tracking, and physical performance datasets to develop custom metrics
• Build decision-support tools and reports for distribution across the Club
• Ensure data best practices across the Club, aligning with the broader Club data strategy and supporting ongoing development of SKC’s reporting ecosystem
• Represent Sporting Kansas City professionally at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Comply with Club policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science or a related STEM subject
• Experience using SQL and Python and/or R for data management and analysis
• Previous experience using Tableau or equivalent data visualization software
• Previous experience working with data and delivering insights within a pro soccer club
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, able to translate data into actionable insights
• Creative, curious problem solver with a positive attitude toward new challenges
• Proactive and eager to learn, able to pick up new skills and work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and evidence of developing analytical skills

Technologies

• SQL
• Python
• R
• Tableau

Preferred Experience

• Strong understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of soccer
• Evidence of experience working in the MLS

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, stadium, and outdoor environments and to travel as required
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays