Director, Business Strategy & Analytics

NJ / NY Gotham FC ( Gotham FC or the Club ) is a National Women’s Soccer League ( NWSL ) team representing New Jersey and New York.

The team plays at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ.

The Role :

As the Director of Business Strategy & Analytics, you will lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and data-driven decisions for NJ / NY Gotham FC.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the business strategy and analytics functions, driving revenue growth, enhancing fan experience, and improving operational efficiency.

The Director will work closely with various departments to support ticket sales, sponsorship, marketing, and overall strategic planning.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of NJ / NY Gotham FC through data-driven insights and strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth, enhance fan experience, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with ticketing, sponsorship, and marketing teams to optimize pricing, revenue models, and marketing strategies.
• Work with finance and accounting teams to prepare and analyze financial reports and projections.
• Design and implement dashboards and other reporting tools to provide real-time performance tracking.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all systems.
• Act as a key liaison between the Business Strategy & Analytics team and other departments to align goals and drive strategic initiatives.
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Identify and share best practices across the organization to support process improvements and strategic goals.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Serve as the primary contact for all strategy and analytics vendors and service providers.
• Oversee the management of CRM systems and other data acquisition tools.
• Deliver ad-hoc analyses and reports to support strategic decision-making as needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business strategy, analytics, strategy consulting or a related field, with at least 3 years in the sports industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Passion for sports and understanding of the unique dynamics of the industry.

Capability & Other Characteristics :

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of explaining complex data-driven concepts to diverse audiences.
• High attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot data discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Location :

Based at Gotham FC’s business office, which will be located at 15 Exchange Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, on a hybrid working schedule which consists of three core in-office / in-person days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two non-core days (Monday and Friday), with the option of being in the business office or remote.

Ability to attend all home games and any mandatory events as well as away games, as necessary. A willingness to travel for other business-related needs, as they arise.

Ability to work at the team’s soccer operations office in Whippany, New Jersey, as needed. Gotham FC requires its associates to live in its market, that is, within reasonable commuting distance of Gotham FC’s offices, practice facility and Red Bull Arena.

Gotham FC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We are committed to broadening the pool of qualified talent for consideration, including those who have been historically underrepresented.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Job type : Full-time, Exempt position

Salary range : $130,000 - $160,000 plus benefits

This job description is a broad summary of the essential job functions and general duties for this position, the additional job duties that may be required from time-to-time, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

The Director of Business Strategy & Analytics may be required to and must be willing to perform other duties as assigned, to meet organizational needs.

This job description may be modified from time to time, at the sole discretion of Gotham FC.

This employee must follow and enforce all policies and procedures formulated by Gotham FC and be a role model for the organization.

The existence of this job description does not modify the employee’s at-will status. That is, unless a signed employment contract specifying a term of employment exists between Gotham FC and the employee or his / her / their representative, both Gotham FC and the employee will have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without reason or notice, unless otherwise prohibited by law.