Director, Business Analytics

Position: Director, Business Analytics Department: Business Analytics Reporting Manager: Senior Director, Business Analytics Status: Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt Location: Las Vegas, NV
About the A's:

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A's are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description: The A's are currently seeking a Director, Business Analytics who will serve as a key leader in building data models and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data across the organization. This individual will also be responsible for managing our growing team of analysts and engineers, overseeing survey and research efforts, and serving as a primary point of contact for key vendors and business partners.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain models to support lead scoring, revenue forecasting, and other initiatives.
• Oversee, develop, and lead a team of analysts and engineers, including career development, mentorship and technical growth
• Maintain relationships with Major League Baseball and other Clubs to ensure best practices (pricing, vendors, etc.)
• Lead fan, customer, partnership, and market research initiatives, including survey development, execution, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Support the successful execution of internal data requests and cross-departmental projects (e.g. commission reporting, postgame data requests, social/digital performance, attribution analysis)
• Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of league-wide reporting requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in an analytics/strategy role with a live entertainment operator (sports, theater, concerts, etc.)
• Proficiency in analytics and business intelligence tools (SQL, Python, R, Sigma, Tableau, etc.)
• Proficiency with CRM systems and related modules (Salesforce, KORE, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Advanced proficiency in written and visual communication, with the ability to clearly communicate and synthesize complex ideas and information to diverse audiences across the organization
• Comfortable leveraging generative AI tools to improve productivity and streamline processes
• Experience designing, implementing, and analyzing surveys, with the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements for the business and fan experience

The A's Social Impact & Belonging Statement:

Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.