Sport Science Data Engineer

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Job Title:

Sport Science Data Engineer

Department:

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Job Title:

Sport Science Data Engineer

Department:

Athletics | Strength and Conditioning

Job Description

Develop necessary infrastructure to provide data-informed recommendations to Sport Performance professionals and Sport Coaches, grounded in best practices and current research, in support of the elite development and well-being of Buckeye student-athletes.  This will occur by remaining current in performance and wellness literature; and require a forward-facing approach, committed to elite communication with coaches, staff, and athletes

Leads the integration of new technologies and data sources within the Microsoft AMS (Buck-IQ) to support scalability and performance. 

Designs, builds, and maintains ETL processes to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely data flow into Buck-IQ supporting 36 varsity sports and 5+ units. Discerns input from teammates and stakeholders to inform plans for the development of Buck-IQ for Ohio State Athletics. Build final visualization products and manage all permissions that are set once the report is shared with all members of the high-performance team that enhance tracking of athlete training and competition load and readiness, ensuring overall efficient workflows. Communicate regularly with Ohio State Athletics Information Technology team to ensure compliance and security of Microsoft Fabric products. Ensures sustainability of data and applications developments through high level note keeping. Collaborates with Sport Science colleagues and Human Performance Collaborative (HPC) in support of needs and vision-planning for future Buck-IQ developments. 

Assists Director for Sport Performance with additional department-wide operational solutions as assigned, including collaboration with the Business Intelligence unit and Center for Sport Intelligence and Strategy. 

Stays up to date on current technology and publications, and networks with field experts to create relationships generate best-in-class data strategy for Sport Performance units. Supports the departmental Performance Education (PE) initiative as applicable. Contributes to education and mentorship of Sport Science Interns. Creates a collaborative and creative team environment where change is embraced, and innovation is encouraged. Additional responsibilities as assigned throughout the year.  

Administers and/or oversee high-quality data collection for Men’s Soccer using respective performance and wellness technologies. Administers and/or oversees all roster updates and assignments for assigned teams. 

Contributes to weight room technology testing for assigned teams as needed. Administers and/or oversees all technological problem-solving for assigned teams. Perform necessary analysis on collected data, visualize and report for assigned teams. Provide recommendations to High Performance Team (HPT) members and/or Sport Coaches based on data collected, both in testing and training, to best inform training decisions at the all levels of periodization. Attends Athletic Performance Team (APT) and HPT meetings as requested. Research and report special and general performance science topics, providing insights and opportunities for assigned teams. Develops strong bonds with the student-athletes, sport coaches & support staff. 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience creating actionable dashboards and reports to communicate insights; experience working in collaboration with coaches and/or multidisciplinary teams; proficient with Microsoft Suite, proficiency in ETL pipelines; proficiency analyzing large datasets using tools such as Python, R, or SQL, strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills; Ability to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environment; strong interpersonal skills; Proficiency in designing and maintaining data warehouses, and structured data models; ability to build and manage connections to sport technology data feeds; strong knowledge of best practices for data governance, security, and scalability 

Function : Information Technology

Sub - Function : Data Engineering

Career Band : Specialized

Career Level : S2

Additional Information:

Location:

Schumaker Complex (1011)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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