Football Policy, Governance, Football Exposure and Development Associate

This Associate position will collaborate directly with the Director and VP of Football Policy Governance and Education Strategy in support of football exposure oversight, specifically in the coach and front office divisions, football clinical initiatives, and football ecosystem partners and constituents. The candidate will collaborate with league office executives to assist in supporting existing initiatives, and football oversight process, manage the data, analytics, technology and impact reports on football exposure in coaching, and executive-level positions inside and outside of clubs. Additionally, this role will require club relationship development and management for ongoing oversight, management and compliance with league inclusion efforts. This role requires strategic direction, activations, oversight and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Support on-site club relations and serve as a Football Operations liaison with team personnel for all football inclusion efforts.
• Collaborate on creative solutions for football inclusion development to assist teams with diverse hiring practices.
• Support and grow the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship and the Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship
  • Engage with the Bill Walsh & Nunn-Wooten Advisory Councils
• Assist in the development and expansion of opportunities for coaches and front office executive staff.
  • NFL Conference Kickoff & Networking Event for NCAA pipeline (January)
  • All-Star Games Leaders Network (January-February)
  • NFL Women’s Community Networking & Development (February-June)
  • New Head Coach & General Manager Roundtable (March)
  • Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship (Year-Round)
  • Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship (Year-Round)
  • Coach & Front Office Accelerator (May & December)
  • Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum (June)
  • Quarterback Coaching Summit (June)
  • HBCU Careers in Football Forum (December)

• Assist in the creation and management of a football inclusion database
  • Track and gather data and present findings throughout the Head Coach, General Manager, Coordinator, and Quarterback Coach hiring process each year.
• Assist the Director with the NFL Women’s Community and collaborate on developing a strategy and plan for program implementation.
• Assist with Rotation participants and interns in Football Operations Manager.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Football Administration website accessible to all clubs.
• Assist Big Data Bowl logistically with mentoring program for diverse candidates.
• Provide direct assistance to other projects and departments, as requested.
• Assist with operations and player logistics for league events such as Draft, Pro Bowl, Super Bowl, Combine, and All-Star Games

Additional Duties Include:

• Attend and participate in such events as Collegiate All-Star Games, Pro Bowl, Super Bowl, Combine, Rookie Debut, AFCA Conference, Legends Coaches Events, and assigned League, Football Operations programs and events or Committee Meetings.
• Maintain a trusted relationship with Coaches, Club Football Operations Front Office leaders, Legends players, in conjunction with Legends Coaches Community, and other NFL affinity groups.
• Responsible for providing superior service and support to clubs, players, and partners.
• Provides seamless support for and communications with other departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years’ experience in football analytic environment
• Planning, project management and implementation leadership
• Strong business analytics
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Technically competent
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work independently, and develop strategies to prioritize and optimize business development within Football Operations
• Ability to work with multiple project teams simultaneously and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Successfully lead with a continuous improvement mindset
• Provide historical perspective.

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Interpersonal skills- listen to other, works well in a team environment.
• Planning and organizing, can prioritize work activities; uses time effectively.
• Detail oriented.
• Adaptability- adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and able to handle frequent changes.
• Dependability- Consistently at work on time, travels responsibly, manage travel and return to office responsibilities.
• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays, and travel.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Travel:

Frequent travel.

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset