Senior Manager, Labor Operations
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Senior Manager will work with the Labor Operations and Player Personnel staff to safeguard compliance with the NFL Constitution & Bylaws, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and other League rules designed to preserve and enhance the competitive aspects and integrity of the game.
This candidate will be responsible for supporting the Labor Operations and area of the Management Council and ensuring club compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Salary Cap, and player personnel regulations and policies. Specifically, the candidate must be an expert in the NFL Salary Cap, and must maintain contact with various club executives, answer questions, and offer advice regarding Player Contract and roster scenarios. The candidate will also be expected to contribute significantly to the League’s International efforts. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for managing numerous administrative processes, including audit of all signed and executed Player Contracts and daily reconciliation of the Salary Cap. The candidate must be an effective team player, self-reliant, highly motivated, and attentive to details.
Responsibilities
The position reports to the Vice President of Labor Operations, and works directly with the entire Labor Operations and Player Personnel staff as follows:
- Ensure club compliance with the CBA and League rules by serving as the primary point of contact with Club executives in matters pertaining to the Salary Cap, player contracts, and contract proposals. Interpret and explain CBA provisions and Salary Cap accounting rules to club negotiators.
- Provide advice to NFL Clubs on memoranda issued by the NFL Management Council. Assist in the drafting and editing of advice memoranda to executive club personnel regarding interpretations of various CBA and Salary Cap accounting rules.
- Manage the daily Salary Cap reconciliation process, including, but not limited to contract review, Salary Cap treatment, and CBA compliance.
- Support the draft selection process during the NFL College Draft.
- Assist in preparations for and negotiations with the NFLPA in collective bargaining sessions.
- Leverage football experience to assist with the Front Office and Coach Accelerator Programs.
- Oversee the planning of the annual Labor Seminar.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook) and the NFL’s Football Information System Website
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities
- Excellent judgement and attention to detail
- Expert understanding of NFL rules expressed in the NFL Constitution and Bylaws and the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Experience working with NFL clubs and primary football front office personnel
- Experience building and giving presentations to senior executives
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. The position may require work beyond standard business hours
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Salary
$125,000 - $155,000 USD
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible 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, and local laws.
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
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