WNBA Basketball Administration & Compliance Analyst
About The Position
The Basketball Administration & Compliance Analyst is a contributor to the WNBA League Operations Department, which encompasses Basketball Operations, Player Development, Basketball Administration, Basketball Strategy & Analytics, Social Impact, and other league-led initiatives. Reporting to the Basketball Administration & Compliance Lead, this role supports basketball administration and compliance matters, manages complex tasks, follows compliance processes, and builds relationships across the women’s basketball ecosystem. The role also assists with logistics for key WNBA events, including the Draft, All-Star, Commissioner’s Cup, and Playoffs and Finals.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of post-graduate experience.
- Analytical inclination and comfort working with and interpreting data.
- High commitment to quality work, organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
- Proactive and adaptive approach.
- Strong project management experience.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
- Expertise in Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice To Haves
- JD, MBA, and/or a background in finance.
Responsibilities
- Support Basketball Administration and Compliance matters, including administering the Player Contract Management System (PCMS), reviewing player contracts, processing team roster changes, verifying WNBA Draft eligibility, and monitoring salary cap compliance.
- Serve as an additional point of contact for team General Managers and Assistant General Managers on roster, free agency, trade, and player movement inquiries.
- Coordinate, track, and manage compensation earned and paid with team payroll contacts, including base salaries, team and individual merit bonuses, and Developmental Player active games bonuses.
- Support the Finance Department and Basketball Administration & Compliance function in determining Shared Basketball Revenue (SBR).
- Oversee the Player Activity Tracking Application (PATA) system and liaise with team contacts on its operation, including Developmental Player game activation and tracking.
- Support the development of new departmental processes related to Basketball Administration.
- Assist with logistics for key WNBA events, including the WNBA Draft, WNBA All-Star, WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, and WNBA Playoffs and Finals.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary performance bonus, subject to the Company’s discretion and applicable terms and conditions.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Fertility and family-forming assistance.
- Wellbeing allowance.
- Educational assistance.
- Mental health coaching and therapy.
- Tax-advantaged accounts, including HSA and healthcare and dependent care FSAs.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Time-off benefits including vacation, sick time, and personal days.
- Eligible employees may work remotely one day per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
