Sports Science Data Specialist I

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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sports Science Data Specialist 1 uses sports data to analyze the performance of athletes, teams, and coaches. This information helps sports organizations make key decisions and improve performance. The incumbent collects and analyzes data using various tools, such as statistical software and video analysis. This position translates complex data into clear and understandable insights.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Collects, cleans, and interprets large volumes of raw and complex data.
2. Develops, implements, and maintains data collection systems and strategies.
3. Performs statistical analysis and apply data mining techniques.
4. Develops algorithms and design experiments to merge, manage, interrogate, and extract data.
5. Uses predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, and other business outcomes.
6. Collaborates with different teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
7. Creates automated anomaly detection systems and constant tracking of its performance.
8. Develops tools to analyze data sets and work with departments across the company to identify business needs and goals.
9. Communicates results and ideas to key decision makers in the company.
10. Stays current with latest technology, techniques and methods related to data analysis.
11. Document all procedures and ensure compliance with organization’s data governance policies.
12. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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