WNBA Basketball Administration & Compliance Analyst

WNB WNBA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Fertility and family-forming support

Wellbeing allowance

Educational assistance

Mental health coaching

HSA/FSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

The NBA/WNBA is seeking a Basketball Administration & Compliance Analyst to support league operations, governance and compliance. The role requires managing complex tasks, implementing processes and building relationships across the women’s basketball ecosystem.

Reporting to the Basketball Administration & Compliance Lead, you will work with teams on contracts, salary cap, and event logistics while leveraging Excel and data insights to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post graduate experience.
• Analytically inclined and comfortable interpreting data.
• High level of commitment to quality work product, ethics and compliance.
• Proactive and adaptable.
• Strong project management experience.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance and administration across contract management, roster changes, and salary cap monitoring.
• Serve as a liaison with General Managers for roster, free agency, trades, and player movement inquiries.
• Coordinate compensation data with payroll contacts, including base salaries and bonuses.
• Assist in determining Shared Basketball Revenue (SBR) for the Finance dept.
• Oversee the PATA system and liaise with team contacts on related activity.
• Help develop new departmental processes for Basketball Administration.
• Provide logistics support for key events including Draft, All-Star, Cup, and Playoffs/Finals.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD/MBA or finance background

Tools

PCMS

PATA

Job description

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

Position Summary

The Basketball Administration & Compliance Analyst will be a vital contributor to the WNBA League Operations Department, which encompasses Basketball Operations (on-court activities), Player Development (player appearances and programs), Basketball Administration (compliance and governance), Basketball Strategy & Analytics, Social Impact, and other specific league led initiatives. This position, reporting to the Basketball Administration & Compliance Lead, requires a candidate with a demonstrated passion for women’s basketball, a track record of managing complex tasks, an ability to implement and follow compliance processes, and an aptitude for building strong relationships across the women’s basketball ecosystem.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the Basketball Administration and Compliance function across an array of matters, including administration of the Player Contract Management System (PCMS), reviewing player contracts, processing team roster changes, verifying WNBA Draft eligibility, and monitoring salary cap compliance
• Act as an additional point of contact with team General Managers and Assistant General Managers for roster, free agency, trade, and player movement inquiries
• Coordinate, track, and manage compensation earned and paid with team payroll contacts, including base salaries, team and individual merit bonuses, Developmental Player active games bonuses, etc.
• Support the Finance Department and Basketball Administration & Compliance function in determining Shared Basketball Revenue (SBR)
• Oversee the Player Activity Tracking Application (PATA) system and act as a liaison to team contacts in its operation around relevant areas, such as Developmental Player game activation, tracking, etc.
• Support the Basketball Administration and Compliance function in developing new departmental processes related to Basketball Administration
• Assist with logistics for key WNBA events including WNBA Draft, WNBA All-Star, WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, and WNBA Playoffs and Finals

Required Skills & Knowledge

• 2+ years post graduate experience
• Analytically inclined and comfortable working with and interpreting data
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Proactive and adaptive
• Strong project management experience
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Expert in Excel
• Excellent verbal and written skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required (JD, MBA, and/or background in finance a plus)

Salary Range

$85,000-$100,000

Employee Benefits

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company.

• medical;
• dental;
• vision;
• life/AD&D insurance;
• short- and long-term disability;
• fertility and family-forming assistance;
• wellbeing allowance;
• educational assistance;
• mental health coaching/therapy;
• tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs;
• a 401(k) retirement plan;
• time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, 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 WNBA

The WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women. Featuring 15 teams, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and social responsibility. Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content and community outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it. 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.