Data Analyst, Autograph Operations & Governance

Fanatics Commerce; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles in Sunnyvale is seeking a Data Analyst, Autograph Operations & Governance to ensure data accuracy and governance across the autograph lifecycle. The role is based in Sunnyvale and collaborates closely with Athlete Partnerships, Product Development and Autograph Operations to maintain data quality.

You will standardize data, monitor quality, document sources, and improve data-management practices and Airtable architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in data analysis, business operations, finance, systems or a related field.
• Experience with data-management, reporting or workflow tools; Airtable is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve systems to track Athlete Deal and Autograph data.
• Monitor data quality and resolve discrepancies across systems.
• Partner cross-functionally to establish data standards and processes.
• Support data cleanup, reconciliation and governance initiatives.
• Document data sources, workflows and ownership.
• Assist with Airtable architecture, access controls and best practices.
• Review data for Product Development and Autograph Operations.
• Support operational reporting including Cards-In reporting.
• Improve autograph order workflows and related processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and duplicate data.
• Create reporting for leaders and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on roadmap priorities and system improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Airtable

Excel

BI tools

Reporting tools

Job description

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

The Data Analyst, Autograph Operations & Governance will support the accuracy, governance and flow of Autograph and Athlete Deal data across Athlete Partnerships, Product Development and Autograph Operations. Based in Sunnyvale and working closely with Autograph Operations, this role will help improve data quality, standardize processes and ensure reliable information across the end-to-end autograph lifecycle. The position will report into the centralized data governance team and serve as a key cross-functional partner to teams that create, manage and rely on autograph data.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the management, maintenance and improvement of systems used to track Athlete Deal and Autograph data.
• Monitor data quality and identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems and workflows.
• Partner with Athlete Partnerships, Product Development and Autograph Operations to establish and maintain consistent data standards and processes.
• Support ongoing data cleanup, reconciliation and governance initiatives.
• Help document data sources, workflows, ownership and dependencies across the autograph lifecycle.
• Assist with Airtable architecture, access controls and data-management best practices.
• Review and reconcile Product Development and Autograph Operations data to ensure accuracy across systems.
• Support operational reporting, including Cards-In reporting and other recurring business needs.
• Help improve processes related to autograph orders, carryover cards, damages and other operational workflows.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, duplicate data and disconnected processes.
• Create reporting and analysis for business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
• Partner with the broader data governance team on roadmap priorities, system improvements and future-state solutions.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in data analysis, business operations, finance, systems or a related field.
• Experience working with data-management, reporting or workflow tools; Airtable experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to understand complex workflows and identify the root cause of data or process issues.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally across business, operations and technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with master/reference data, data governance or data-quality initiatives.
• Experience supporting operational workflows or supply-chain/inventory-related processes.
• Experience with Airtable, Excel and other business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Experience working in a large, cross-functional organization.