Director of Front Office Analytics & Strategy​/Football

Director of Front Office Analytics & Strategy / Football

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

Director of Front Office Analytics & Strategy / Football. Will collaborate on all aspects of the Football program's analytical, strategic, and data-driven decision-making processes as it relates to roster construction, player valuation, recruiting strategy, and resource allocation. This role will lead the integration of data science and artificial intelligence into football operations, providing actionable insights that directly impact personnel decisions, financial strategy, and competitive advantage.

This position will report to the Associate AD, General Manager / Football and serve as a key collaborator with the Head Coach, General Manager, operations staff, recruiting staff, and coaching staff to enhance decision-making across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree and/or bachelor's degree with relevant experience in a related field. Experience working in an NFL, college football, or other professional sports organization, or in a comparable analytics/strategy-focused role. Experience with data analysis, visualization, or programming tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, SQL, Tableau, or similar technologies). Demonstrated ability to translate data and analysis into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers. Experience working with large datasets and building models related to player evaluation, performance, or strategic decision-making.

Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and their application to workflow efficiency, research, or analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a NCAA Division I Power 4 collegiate football program. Knowledge of revenue share and NIL.

Pay Band

N/A

Overtime Status

Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

7/7/26

Additional Information

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About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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