Project Employee, Global Data and Insights Strategist

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness. 
 

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project-Based Global Data and Insights Strategist to support the Data Enablement team in executing data-driven insights initiatives. This role will work closely with central office and regional teams to generate actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making for marketing and partnerships at a global level. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, collaborative across cultures and functions, and focused on delivering impact.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Major Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global marketing and partnership teams to deliver data-driven solutions for targeted projects.
• Analyze data models and segmentations using Python, SQL, and other analytical tools.
• Support the design and analysis of experimentation frameworks to evaluate marketing effectiveness.
• Partner with engineering teams to clean, transform, and centralize regional data sources.
• Generate dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Analyze campaign performance, user behavior, and audience trends to inform project-specific strategies.
• Contribute to the development of playbooks and documentation that support regional project needs.
• Deliver insights that support sponsorship, fan engagement, and partnership initiatives.

Required Education/Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics or related project roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, with a clear sense of prioritization and stakeholder alignment.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Proficient in SQL, Python, and Excel.
• Experience using data visualizations tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience working with large datasets and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple short-term projects.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 

Job Posting Title: Project 

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About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.