Data Analyst Intern | FC Cincinnati

Department: Technical Staff
Reports to: Lead Data Scientist, Soccer Analytics
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Hours: Around 15 hours per week, February to April 2027
Closing date: Not stated, apply soon

FC Cincinnati is hiring a paid Data Analyst Intern for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. The intern will work within the technical staff, analysing event and tracking data and producing reports for coaches and directors. There may be scope to continue into the 2027/28 season.

• Aggregate and process data to analyse overall game quality.
• Analyse event and tracking data for wider trends.
• Produce clear, concise reports.
• Support ongoing projects.
• Handle ad hoc requests from coaches and directors.

• Studying for a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, sports science or a related subject.
• Prior experience in data science, databases, statistics or sport.
• Experience with R and Python.
• Experience with Tableau and Power BI, and knowledge of SQL, databases and APIs.
• A passion for soccer and a good grasp of its rules.
• Attention to detail and good time management.

The internship is paid and college credit is available. Some evening, weekend and holiday work is expected.