Senior Remote Sports Data Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development allowance

Work with leading-edge analytics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Sports Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. This role involves handling large datasets, building statistical models, and delivering actionable insights for sports teams, coaches, and analysts.

You will develop visualizations and dashboards, collaborate with stakeholders, and stay ahead with the latest analytics techniques in a fully remote setting. Strong programming and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics/Data Science/CS/Math/Sports Science).
• Minimum 4 years as a Data Analyst, preferably in sports.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL; experience with data visualization tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sports events and performance metrics.
• Develop and implement statistical models to analyze player and team performance, identify trends, and predict future outcomes.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate complex findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletes, and management to understand data needs and provide tailored insights.
• Identify KPIs and develop dashboards for ongoing monitoring.
• Research and implement new analytical techniques and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in sports analytics, data science, and relevant technologies.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary analytical tools and frameworks.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the analysis process.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Problem solving

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)

R

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Sports Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. This role involves handling large datasets, building statistical models, and delivering actionable insights for sports teams, coaches, and analysts.

You will develop visualizations and dashboards, collaborate with stakeholders, and stay ahead with the latest analytics techniques in a fully remote setting. Strong programming and communication skills are essential.