About Blueprint Sports: About Blueprint Sports: Blueprint Sports is a tech-enabled, “software and service” agency that has facilitated over $135 million in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings for NCAA student-athletes since 2021. We navigate the complexities of modern college athletics NIL with a combination of experts on campus and at the national office to provide next-generation, scalable solutions to Power Five and Mid-Major Athletic Departments and Conferences across Division I and Division II.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
We’re seeking a seasoned Head of Analytics to build and lead the data science division of our Roster Strategy service unit, GAIM. The Head of Analytics will develop comprehensive sports data systems and advanced metrics that power our services to college athletic departments. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with full-stack analytical systems and have the opportunity to own technical direction and team development. The role will report to the Vice President, Roster Strategy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, build, and scale a production-grade data stack focused on college sports
Develop proprietary metrics and player-valuation models that provide insights, creating competitive advantages for athletic department clients
Establish scalable data infrastructure, pipelines, and processes
Recruit, manage, and develop a high-performing data science team
Partner with our client services team to translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations
Own the full technical stack from data acquisition to model deployment
Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics, traits, and experience:
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; advanced degree preferred
7+ years of data science experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role
Experience designing and building database systems: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar
Strong expertise in Python and/or R, with production-level coding practices
Experience with cloud ecosystems, deploying distributed systems at scale: AWS, GCP, or similar
Track record of developing and deploying machine learning models to production
Experience with version control protocols, git or similar
Demonstrated ability to translate complex analyses into clear business insights
Experience building and leading technical teams
Strong communication skills, particularly explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated understanding of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) as it relates to the collegiate athletics space preferred but not required
Proven track record of quickly developing and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Possess conscientious attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
Demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty and has a reputation as the person who always does the right/fair thing
Be proactive and self-motivated by a will to achieve results and win
Must possess an entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-level results
Ability to work nights/weekends/sporting events and travel as needed
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite(s)
Role is remote
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Experience with sports analytics
Passion for college athletics
Background in scaling data operations from early-stage to mature systems
Versatile analytics generalist who can adapt to evolving business needs
Self-directed problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch
WHAT WE OFFER:
Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing sports analytics company
Competitive compensation package
Chance to work directly with college athletic departments across the country
Collaborative, innovative team environment
If you're excited about transforming college athletics through data science and ready to build something exceptional from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
For more information, contact Daniel P. Rossetti at danr@blueprintsports.com
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