Live Sports Data Analyst

Apex Logic; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus for College Football games

On-site in Tuscaloosa, AL

Job summary

Apex Logic Lab is seeking a contract, on-site role in Tuscaloosa, AL to capture real-time college football game data and validate its accuracy. You will work evenings and weekends at Alabama games, using company tools to record plays, statistics, and contextual details with strict timing and quality controls.

You will collaborate with data engineers and analysts to refine data collection processes and participate in training to stay current with tools and methods.

Qualifications

• Strong data collection skills in fast-paced live environments.
• Analytical skills to interpret game situations and validate data.
• Clear communication to coordinate with team and follow guidelines.
• Experience with training and research to learn new tools and improve processes.
• Knowledge of major sports rules and game flow; passion for live events.

Responsibilities

• Attend live sporting events or venues to capture real-time game data.
• Monitor game flow throughout events.
• Enter data with accuracy and speed according to quality protocols.
• Verify entries against standards to ensure data quality.
• Report anomalies and technical issues to operations team.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to improve data collection.

Skills

Data collection

Analytical thinking

Communication

Training & research

Sports knowledge

Tech familiarity

On-site work

Attention to detail

Education

Sports management background

Statistics or Computer Science background

Job description

Join Apex Logic to support reliable, real-time sports data that helps turn live event information into clearer, more actionable views of games. This is a contract, on-site role based in the Alabama area, focused on capturing data at Alabama College Football games and helping improve how it is collected and validated.

What you’ll do

• Attend live sporting events or designated venues to capture real-time game data, including plays, statistics, and contextual details, using company tools and applications.
• Monitor game flow throughout the event.
• Enter data with accuracy and speed, following strict quality and timing protocols.
• Verify entries against established standards to ensure data quality.
• Report anomalies and technical issues to the operations team.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to improve data collection processes over time.
• Participate in training sessions to refine methods and stay current on tools.
• Work evenings and weekends aligned with live sports schedules.

What you bring

• Strong data collection skills with attention to detail in fast-paced, real-time environments.
• Analytical skills to interpret game situations, validate data, and identify patterns or inconsistencies.
• Clear communication to coordinate with team members, report issues, and follow operational guidelines.
• Experience with training and research to learn new tools quickly, apply standardized methods, and contribute to process improvements.
• Knowledge of major sports including rules, terminology, and game flow, plus enthusiasm for live sporting events.
• Comfort with technology, including mobile apps, data entry interfaces, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to work on-site at Alabama CFB games, including evenings and weekends as available.
• Previous experience in sports statistics, live event operations, or a related data-focused field is beneficial; relevant education in sports management, statistics, or computer science is a plus.

Compensation and work setup

• Contract role
• Location: Tuscaloosa, AL (on-site)
• Pay: $75.00 to $150.00 per hour
• Base + bonus: $200 base plus up to a $200 bonus for College Football games
• Work location: In person

Apex Logic Lab is a small experimental technology lab focused on understanding sports through reliable data infrastructure and machine learning, building systems that transform real-time event data into more actionable game insights for partners and clients.