Team Operations - Manager, Insights and Analytics - MLS

Title

Manager of Analytics & Insights

Soccer Operations

REPORTS TO:

Director, Video & Analysis

Exempt, Salaried, Full‑time

Orlando City SC seeks a Manager of Analytics & Insights to develop and maintain data collection, analysis & reporting methods to progress the Club in its use of advanced performance data. The successful candidate will be required to consolidate raw data sources, build mathematical models, and provide insight & guidance to the GM, coaches, scouts, analysts, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure consistent, excellent service levels and competitive advantage for Orlando City SC in the soccer analytics field.
• Develop a unified philosophy and operating model for analytics which supports team performance and player acquisition, ensuring consistency of language, definitions, process, and metrics to enable maximum value to be created.
• Direct delivery of an excellent standard of analytics, research and insight services to one team or function.
• Evaluate, manage, consolidate & develop internal and third‑party data sources to ensure comprehensive, robust, and reliable information is used for decision making.
• Audit internal performance decision making and build a process that brings data and insight to directly support the most important and impactful decisions of scouting and video analysis.
• Audit and constantly review existing data sources presenting alternatives, additions or removing services that align with the decision‑making process.
• Horizon‑scan new data, technologies and working practices to continually keep the club ahead on the innovation curves.
• Establish a transparent process for analytical insights to develop a clear process understanding for succession planning.
• Build, validate, and deploy models for player and team performance.
• Produce training and post‑match and/or seasonal reports across multiple departments (technical, sports science, medical, etc.).
• Ensure the communication of data in a clear and confidential manner.
• Research and assess new statistical analysis methods and technology, and make recommendations for new equipment and process enhancements, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications for the role:

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, statistics, math, or engineering.
• Additional educational qualifications including a master’s or PhD in a related field, preferred.
• Deep soccer knowledge and previous experience in a soccer environment is essential for the role.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in the field of economics, statistics, math or engineering.
• Experience leading data functions and producing high‑quality insights and visualizations for end‑users.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of databases and database design.
• Knowledge of using APIs to manage data sets.
• Ability to attain and maintain Safe Sport certification.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present results clearly (verbally & visually), and to develop close working relationships with existing staff members with varied levels of data analysis.

In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then‑Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.

The Lions have reached the postseason in five‑consecutive seasons (2020‑24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful.

Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League,…