WNBA Basketball Administration & Compliance Analyst

National Basketball Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Fertility and family-forming support

Wellbeing allowance

Educational assistance

Mental health coaching/therapy

HSAs/FSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

National Basketball Association is seeking an Associate Manager in New York to support Basketball Administration and Compliance within the WNBA League Operations Department. The role requires managing PCMS, contract reviews, roster changes, and salary cap compliance, with liaison to GMs and payroll contacts.

You will help develop processes, support events like the WNBA Draft and All-Star, and contribute to Shared Basketball Revenue analysis while coordinating across operations, analytics, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer the Player Contract Management System (PCMS) and review player contracts
• Process team roster changes and verify WNBA Draft eligibility
• Monitor salary cap compliance and respond to roster inquiries
• Coordinate with GMs and AGMs on roster, free agency, and player movement
• Track compensation with payroll contacts (base salaries, bonuses, etc.)
• Support Finance and Compliance in determining Shared Basketball Revenue (SBR)
• Oversee the Player Activity Tracking Application (PATA) and liaise with team contacts
• Help develop new departmental processes for Basketball Administration
• Assist with logistics for WNBA events (Draft, All-Star, Commissioner’s Cup, Playoffs/Finals)

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD/MBA/finance background

Tools

PCMS

PATA

Excel

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 complianceAct as an additional point of contact with team General Managers and Assistant General Managers for roster, free agency, trade, and player movement inquiriesCoordinate, 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 AdministrationAssist with logistics for key WNBA events including WNBA Draft, WNBA All-Star, WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, and WNBA Playoffs and FinalsRequired Skills/Knowledge:2+ years post graduate experienceAnalytically inclined and comfortable working with and interpreting dataHigh level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and complianceProactive and adaptiveStrong project management experienceGood interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationshipsExpert in ExcelExcellent verbal and written skillsEducation:Bachelor's degree required (JD, MBA, and/or background in finance a plus)Salary Range:$85,000-$100,000Job Posting Title:Associate ManagerEmployees 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. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: 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; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.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 WNBAThe 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.