Remote Sports Analytics Consultant

Shape the Future of Sports with Data-Driven Brilliance

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for both sports and statistics? Do you see the hidden stories behind the numbers on a scoreboard? This opportunity might be your professional breakthrough if you're ready to blend creativity with analytics in a fully remote environment. We’re hiring a Remote Sports Analytics Consultant who doesn’t just crunch numbers but transforms them into insights that reshape game strategies, player development, and fan engagement. The role offers an annual compensation of $87,000, flexible working conditions, and a collaborative culture built on innovation.

About the Role

Champion Strategy Through Numbers

This isn’t your average analytics role. As a Sports Analytics Consultant, you’ll be pivotal in guiding coaching staff, performance departments, and executive teams across various sports disciplines. You’ll dive deep into performance metrics, visualize game-changing insights, and help build cutting-edge models that influence everything from roster decisions to injury prevention strategies.

We thrive on curiosity. Your ability to creatively apply machine learning techniques or uncover subtle performance trends could define how seasons unfold. This is sports intelligence; you’ll be in the driver’s seat.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Insightful Performance Analytics

• Analyze player and team data to reveal patterns, strengths, and vulnerabilities.
• Design dashboards and visualizations that bring clarity to complex data.
• Support performance reviews and tactical planning with data-rich insights.

Develop Predictive Models

• Build and refine algorithms to forecast player injuries, match outcomes, and performance dips.
• Collaborate with data engineers and sports scientists to improve model accuracy and applicability.

Enhance Tactical Strategy

• Work alongside coaching staff to turn analytical findings into winning strategies.
• Present statistical analysis in ways that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Contribute to Innovation Projects

• Explore new data sources such as wearables, biometric sensors, and in-game tracking systems.
• Prototype tools that support video analysis and interactive play breakdowns.

Work Environment

Your Virtual Arena

This role is fully remote, but you won’t feel distant. Our workplace is structured to foster collaboration and creativity across time zones. We use dynamic communication tools, virtual brainstorming spaces, and agile project sprints to keep the pulse of innovation beating strong.

You’ll be part of a passionate team of sports technologists, data scientists, and strategists. We believe in mutual support, knowledge sharing, and giving everyone a voice—no matter where they log in from.

Tools & Technologies You’ll Use

Your Analytics Playbook Includes:

• Python & R for data analysis and modeling
• Tableau, Power BI, and Looker for visualization
• SQL and NoSQL for database querying
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS for data infrastructure
• SportVU, Catapult, and GPS data systems for advanced sports-specific datasets

Staying on the cutting edge is part of our DNA, so you'll also have opportunities to experiment with new platforms and tools.

Qualifications

Who Thrives in This Role

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Statistics, Sports Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years in data analytics or sports intelligence (remote or on-site)
• Strong understanding of sport-specific metrics (e.g., xG, PER, WPA)
• Experience building and validating predictive models
• Proficiency in at least one coding language commonly used in data analytics (Python, R, etc.)
• Excellent storytelling and data visualization abilities
• Familiarity with performance data from professional or collegiate sports settings is a significant plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

A Culture of Curiosity and Creativity

From brainstorming predictive modeling frameworks to optimizing player workloads, you’ll be solving problems that have real-world impact. We encourage out-of-the-box thinking, celebrate wins (big or small), and invest in your continuous learning journey.

You'll never stop growing here. Innovation is baked into every aspect of the role, whether through hackathons, guest lectures from professional analysts, or our internal idea incubator.

Diverse Voices, United Vision

We believe that creativity comes from diversity. Whether you’re dissecting a match’s heat map or proposing a new data integration method, your unique background and perspective will be valued. Together, we form a mosaic of talent that constantly pushes the envelope.

What Success Looks Like

Outcomes That Speak Volumes

• Consistent delivery of actionable insights that elevate team performance
• Enhanced injury forecasting accuracy over the season
• Recognition by peers and clients for clarity and creativity in data storytelling
• Playing a central role in shaping performance frameworks for athletes and teams

Success isn’t just about numbers. It’s about influence, growth, and making a tangible difference in how sports are played and understood.

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Your Career, In Full Motion

As you grow in this role, you can chart your path toward:

• Lead Analytics Consultant roles overseeing multiple sports domains
• Director of Sports Intelligence in an elite performance organization
• Entrepreneurial ventures in sports tech startups

We support transitions into senior roles through mentorship, professional certifications, and access to global sports conferences.

Ready to Make a Game-Changing Move?

Don’t just watch the game—change it. Apply now to apply your sports analytics skills to an environment where creativity, technology, and data intersect to shape the future of athletics.

Join a team that’s redefining performance from behind the scenes. Let your insights echo across stadiums, training grounds, and boardrooms. This is where data becomes the MVP.

Apply Today — Let’s Reimagine the Future of Sports, Together.