- Company Name
- National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)
- Job Title
- Player Operations, Research & Analytics Summer Intern
- Job Description
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Job Title: Player Operations, Research & Analytics Summer Intern
Role Summary
Support the National Basketball Players Association’s Player Operations by collecting, managing, and analyzing player data across the entire career lifecycle. Provide insights for program development, strategic activations, and board reporting, ensuring data integrity within Salesforce.
Expactations
Assist with holistic player tracking, data accuracy, strategic analysis, reporting, and research to inform career longevity studies, TAMS initiatives, free-agent activities, family engagement, and post-retirement planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update a comprehensive system tracking career milestones, off‑court ventures, and engagement metrics for all player segments.
- Ensure accurate, up‑to‑date player information in Salesforce; resolve discrepancies and enforce data quality standards.
- Compile, analyze, and visualize data on career trajectories, education, and interests; identify trends for program development.
- Prepare statistical reports, dashboards, and narrative insights for quarterly Ed Trust Board meetings and internal strategy sessions.
- Provide data support for Player Operations activations, including career length studies, TAMS, tier analysis, and family engagement initiatives.
- Conduct targeted research on player career interests and social media presence to guide engagement tactics.
- Support program planning, material creation, and administrative tasks driven by analytics needs.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline data collection, tracking, and engagement workflows.
Required Skills
- Proficient in data analysis, database management, and research methodologies.
- Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills; strong data visualization abilities.
- Experience with CRM platforms, especially Salesforce.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Strong written and oral communication; able to present data clearly to stakeholders.
- Discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Knowledge of professional sports landscape and social media platforms.
Required Education & Certifications
- Undergraduate (Junior/Senior) or graduate student in a quantitative or research-oriented field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Sports Management).
- No specific certifications required, but familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools is preferred.