Data Analyst Intern - MLS

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Job Title: Data Analyst Intern

Department: Technical Staff

Reports to: Technical Staff Data Analyst

 

Position Summary:

As a Data Analyst Intern, you will assist the Technical Staff Data Analyst in various aspects of the role, including pre and post-game match reports, opposition analysis, and additional projects as needed. Your role will be instrumental in providing valuable insights and data-driven support to enhance team performance and decision-making. This position will work an average of 10 hours a week. There may be weekend, evenings, and holiday hours. This approximate internship duration is June 1 – August 1. This is a paid internship and college credit is available.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Aggregate and process data for analysis of the overall quality of the game
• Analyze both event and tracking data for macro-level trends
• Produce compelling, illustrative and user-friendly (concise, informative) reports
• Provide support to existing and on-going projects
• Provide support across the entire soccer department, including ad hoc requests from coaches and other department directors

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong Analytical mindset and familiarity with data analysis tools including R and Python
• Experience working with Data Visualization tools including Tableau and PowerBI
• Familiarity and experience with all Microsoft Office Products
• Knowledge of databases, SQL and API’s to work with data from multiple sources
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with a variety of stakeholders
• Good time management and organizational skills to keep up with a fast pace schedule

 

What You’ll Need:

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Sports Science or a related field
• Prior work experience with data science, databasing, statistics or sports
• Passion for soccer and familiarity with soccer rules and regulations

 

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Community volunteer opportunities
• College credit opportunities
• Job shadow opportunities

 

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is 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.