Football Analyst - Data Analytics

Under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach, and in collaboration with Assistant Coaches, the Football Analyst provides analytical information regarding all aspects of team strategy, schematics and philosophy including Offense, Defense and Special Teams from both the perspective of UCLA and opponents. The Football Analyst, Data Analytics will work directly with coaches and staff to review, breakdown, and implement various aspects and strategies of the UCLA Offense, Defense and Special Teams from an internal perspective. Candidate must have ability and in-depth knowledge to:

• The primary responsibility of this role is to leverage expertise in Data Analytics to empower the football program in making informed practice and game day decisions.
• Work closely with football head and assistant coaches to understand their requirements and ensure the delivery of high-quality analytics solutions.
• Predict outcomes.
• Monitor Player performance metrics.
• Enhance coaches understanding of the game.
• Provide real-time Data Analytics are influencing in-game decisions.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to extract meaningful insights from data and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
• Self-Scout UCLA Offensive, Defensive and Special Team schemes and game plans and create reports.
• Study and generate reports relative to other schemes in College football and the NFL, in order to incorporate various scheme ideas into the UCLA Football system.
• Focus on specific areas of game plans as needed and work with coaches and other staff to put team and program in best position to succeed each week.
• Facilitate the creation of playbooks, video playbooks and game books.
• Create strategic game plans for all opponents, including noting specific tendencies and trends

Incumbent will be assigned to a specific scheme, rotating as needed. Incumbent will also be involved in developing, promoting and supporting the operational and strategic aspects the Football Program. Employee will work directly with the Head Football Coach, Assistant Coaching Staff, Chief of Staff, and the Recruiting Office.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
variable
Shift End:
variable
Qualifications for Position
18
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Required
Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football and working knowledge of the daily operations of a NCAA Division I Football office.
Required
Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment.
Required
Must have the ability to analyze situations and systems, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly. Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations.
Required
Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload. Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.
Required
Proven skills in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions.
Required
Incumbent must have excellent writing and oral communication skills to communicate effectively at a variety of levels including officials of the NCAA and conference, administrators, staff, and coaches. Demonstrated writing skills to complete concise, effective and grammatically correct reports, policy statements, procedures and correspondence.
Required
Incumbent must be able to work cooperatively with other University departments in a complex administrative environment.
Required
Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. Superior public relations skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and correspondence with staff, faculty, recruits, parents, donors, conference and NCAA officials.
Required
Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility.
Required
Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including: Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Recruiting Radar, ACS, Prep Tracker, Page Maker, VISIO, XOS Video System, and database entry. Demonstrated word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.
Preferred
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Preferred
Knowledge and ability to comply with conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Required
Have a thorough knowledge of various schemes. Ability to create statistical reports on schemes and strategies. Have a thorough knowledge of NCAA division 1 football recruiting and a demonstrated ability to assist both the coaching and recruiting staffs.
Required
Have the ability to evaluate personnel for both opponents and potential recruits relative to their abilities.
Required
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion.
Required
Show the ability to prioritize and multi task in a high pressure fast paced environment.
Required
Incumbent must demonstrate proficiency and experience in coaching for a minimum of five years at the high school level. High School head coaching, College or NFL experience is strongly desired.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
03-25-2024
External Posting Date: