WNBA Basketball Administration & Compliance Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option (1 day/week)

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability (short and long-term)

Fertility & family-forming assistance

Wellbeing allowance

Educational assistance

Mental health coaching

HSA/FSAs

401(k)

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

The NBA is seeking an Associate Manager to join the Basketball Administration & Compliance team within WNBA League Operations. The role requires managing contracts, rosters, salary caps, and compliance processes, while building relationships with GMs and staff.

Responsibilities include tracking payroll, bonuses, and PATA system activity, plus supporting event logistics for drafts and playoffs. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post graduate experience.
• Analytically inclined with data interpretation skills.
• Commitment to quality work product and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and compliance functions including contract management and roster changes.
• Coordinate with team GMs for roster, free agency, trade inquiries and player movement.
• Track compensation, bonuses, and salaries across team payroll contacts.
• Assist in determining Shared Basketball Revenue (SBR).
• Oversee Player Activity Tracking Application (PATA) with team contacts.
• Help develop new departmental processes for basketball administration.
• Assist with logistics for WNBA events such as Draft, All-Star, and Playoffs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Proactive

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

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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 administrationof 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

Job Posting Title:

Associate Manager

• 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

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 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.