Job Application for Part-time NGS Data Quality Engineer Lead at Third Party Job Board

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Are you a football fan who loves data and has an eye for detail? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Next Gen Stats Data Quality Engineer Lead position. Next Gen Stats is the NFL’s player tracking initiative that uses advanced technology to capture real-time data and statistics from every player in every play. As a DQE Lead, you will work with the game day data quality team acting as level 2 support monitoring multiple live games and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the data. You will also work closely with the NGS engineering team and use web-based tools to make any necessary changes to the data or video mapping. NOTE: This is a remote position that requires availability on game days for the entire NFL season (Aug-Feb).

Essential Functions

Review and verify data on all plays during live games
Ensure all plays have data and video mapped properly and adjust accordingly
Confirm player participation on a play-by-play basis
Confirm all advanced statistics are created post play
Make necessary changes to data when incorrect using in house developed web-based tools
Identify and document issues and their resolutions in a runbook. Work with engineers to enhance in house tools to be able to fix all issues.

Required Education and Experience

Must have worked in an NGS Game Day role for 2+ seasons
Strong football knowledge
Must be computer savvy (Chrome, Slack, Google Docs/Sheets, Zoom, etc.)
Detail-oriented and reliable
Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Preferred Education and Experience

Hands on experience with data manipulation a plus

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

This is a remote position.
Must be available to work game days during preseason (Thu-Sun) and Sundays during regular season.
A reliable internet connection is required, everything else will be supplied.
Candidates must be available for all 18 Sundays during regular season.
Weekday regular season games will be divided among the Game Day Leads.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. No relocation or visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

4-8 hours per Game Day

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$30 - $30 USD

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