Project Employee, Workflow Development Analyst

NBE NBA Entertainment; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote 1 day/week

Job summary

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking a Project Employee (Workflow Development) to streamline Content Operations by building and maintaining tools used for shoot scheduling, data tracking, and reporting. This temporary role emphasizes programming, scripting, and spreadsheet automation to support production workflows.

You'll work with DevOps and Cybersecurity teams to deploy secure applications, transform datasets into actionable insights, and automate data flows across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, and React.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with API integration and web scraping.
• Experience with code maintenance, version control, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain spreadsheet automations and web applications that streamline shoot scheduling, camera crew coordination, footage tracking, and other content production workflows.
• Partner with operational teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop integrations that connect systems, automate data flows, and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Cybersecurity teams to deploy, secure, and launch applications.
• Transform complex datasets into reports, dashboards, and visualizations that support planning and decision‑making.
• Troubleshoot issues, support users, and improve tools as operational needs evolve.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

PostgreSQL

React

Excel

Google Sheets

API integration

Web scraping

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

MongoDB

Docker

GitHub Actions

Job description

WORK OPTION:

The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week. _____________________ This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary

As a Project Employee (Workflow Development), you will help streamline Content Operations processes by building, maintaining, and improving the tools the team relies on. Using programming and spreadsheet skills, you will automate manual work, keep data accurate, and work with DevOps and Cybersecurity teams to launch new tools securely.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain spreadsheet automations and web applications that streamline shoot scheduling, camera crew coordination, footage tracking, and other content production workflows.
• Partner with operational teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop integrations that connect systems, automate data flows, and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Cybersecurity teams to deploy, secure, and launch applications.
• Transform complex datasets into reports, dashboards, and visualizations that support planning and decision‑making.
• Troubleshoot issues, support users, and improve tools as operational needs evolve.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Proficiency in Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, and React.
• Experience with standard web frameworks (e.g., HTML, Advanced Javascript/Typescript)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with API integration and web scraping
• Experience with code maintenance, version control, and documentation

Preferred Experience

• AWS experience (e.g., Cognito, Lambda, S3, RDS)
• Proficiency in MongoDB is a strong plus
• Experience developing mobile applications or adapting web applications for mobile platforms
• Working knowledge of Docker containerization, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
• Superior level of basketball and historical knowledge

Educational Background Required

Bachelor's degree required

Salary Range

$25/hr

Job Posting Title

Project Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

Eligibility Note

Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

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 214 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 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. The NBA's digital 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 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability. At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world. As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success. Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.