SQL Developer and Stats Analyst
This position has been filled - Job#: 82
National Hockey League
New York City, NY
Sports Technology
Posted/Updated: 12/31/19
New York City, NY
Sports Technology
Posted/Updated: 12/31/19
Job Summary
SUMMARY:
The National Hockey League is looking for a SQL Developer and Stats Analyst for the development, enhancement, and support of their statistics research. This role will develop the tools to provide the NHL Public Relations staff with historical stats related to current noteworthy events that occur in NHL games on a nightly basis. This role's duties will include using various tools and/or historical databases to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data in a usable form to bolster story lines and increase interest in the game.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be responsible for:
- Development of self-service tools, establishing long-range objectives and functionality to achieve them.
- Calculating, tabulating, auditing, and analysing statistical information.
- Analyzing inquiries and defining a sound methodology to produce the best possible solution.
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Identify relationships in statistical data that could be refined to improve research performance and turnaround time.
- Help build and maintain a thorough knowledge base that categorizes inquires and defines appropriate methodologies.
- Recognizing differences or similarities to past inquiries to help refine processes and methodologies.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Ownership of performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Must be willing to work evening hours and weekends. This role will be scheduled to work primarily from 6:00pm - 2:00am.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The qualified applicant will have a BS/BA degree, ideally in Mathematics or Information Technology. They should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience as a data analyst, preferably in the sports & entertainment industry. The ideal candidate should also have at least 3 to 5 years working with relational databases and at least 3 to 5 years of SQL experience with the ability to write complex queries. Strong knowledge of the sport of ice hockey and the National Hockey League is a must.
The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem solving skills. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint. Any digital development experience a plus.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALL PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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