Strategy & Research Associate

MN Vikings Football•Eagan, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at the Minnesota Vikings is to Advance the Vikings legacy through the passionate pursuit of excellence. We strive to achieve, we put the team first, we seek to learn, we exhibit high character, and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. SUMMARY: This position will support the Business Strategy and Analytics team with managing strategic initiatives across the organization. The Strategy & Research Associate will learn to ideate and activate around target segments and objectives, support teams and individuals through an innovation framework, and assist in research development and insight delivery. The Strategy & Research Associate will also gain additional knowledge of organizational data strategy. This is a full-time full year position that will require a flexible schedule and likely include regular office hours, some evenings, weekends, as well as potential game-day responsibilities. In addition to the duties described above, the Strategy & Research Associate will take part in the Vikings’ exclusive Leadership Development Program. This program will provide regular opportunities for professional development, exposure to organizational leadership and the ability to develop skills critical for the Associate’s future career growth. A fundamental part of the program will include clearly defined goals between the Associate and their Supervisor that will be tracked and measured for progress throughout the term of the program. This is a temporary full-time position that will begin on June 1, 2026, and conclude on May 28, 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Requirements

Strong work ethic.
Proven organizational skills and being a self-starter are a must.
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and to learn new skills/processes quickly.
Relationship building experience and ability to navigate ambiguity.
Excellent communication skills— including verbal, written, and presentation.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Comfortable working in a diverse team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous research experience a plus.
Knowledge and understanding of business development: business strategies, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and innovation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the annual planning process and strategic analysis supported by annual goal setting and key performance indicator creation and tracking.
Support research and work with relevant stakeholders to identify and then evaluate opportunities to drive growth, improve processes, and elevate the fan experience.
Create and manage a library of research and build summary decks with insights to support key business initiatives.
Assist with Strategic Innovation Projects by supporting and maintaining the Hype Innovation platform.
Play a critical role in supporting market research and leveraging insights to drive business decisions.
Help anticipate changes in the market to guide teams to create new products, services, or processes.
Assist the Business Strategy team in creating and maintaining performance benchmarks for relevant initiatives.
Use project management tool to provide transparency for the team and all departments
Vendor and stakeholder relationship management – communications between Business Strategy team and key partners/vendors/departments.
Meeting documentation and coordinating meeting schedules across departments in Outlook. Assist with meeting facilitation, as needed.
Support the Business Strategy and Analytics team as needed with other ad hoc projects.