Basketball Operations Analyst NBA G League

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Position Overview

The new hire in NBA G League Basketball Operations will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of the league’s basketball ecosystem. This position will be a generalist and key coordinator across all verticals of the NBA G League, including but not limited to ensuring compliance with new league standards related to the long-term CBA, contributing to the development and implementation of experimental rules, and assisting in delivering high-quality league events and programs. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments, and a deep understanding of basketball operations to maintain the integrity and growth of the league.

Key Responsibilities

Game Operations and Basketball Operations Oversight

• Review nightly game reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to league protocols, including addressing operational issues impacting game quality and consistency
• Support regular management of the G League Basketball Operations portal to ensure we have data in a timely manner
• Miscellaneous administrative duties (Uber benefit management, Operations Manual changes, Scorer’s Table background checks, etc.)

Compliance and Team Engagement

• Monitor and enforce compliance with league standards through team visits and evaluations
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve team operations and player experience
• Maintain notes from key team stakeholder meetings

Basketball Strategy and Rules Innovation

• Assist in the review and assessment of experimental rules, including data collection and reporting
• Coordinate internal collaboration with stakeholders to evaluate rule impact on key areas of R&D, such as game flow and player development

Event and Program Execution

• Assist in project management and planning of major league events via maintenance of event planning trackers and work with internal stakeholders
• Support player travel coordination and itineraries for events
• Act as a generalist for major league events (e.g., Showcase, Next Up, International Competitions, Coaches Clinics), via on-site execution and operational support

Player Matters and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Support

• Support league obligations under the CBA, including participation in the Player Development Committee as well as other programs and player welfare initiatives
• Assist with annual player onboarding processes (player identification, background checks, contract process) as well as in-season administrative matters (payroll, contract management systems)

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $95,000

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About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.