Lead, Scouting Operations

2 Months ago • All levels • Data Analyst • Operations • $51,200 PA - $64,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Scouting Operations Team Lead at DraftKings, you will oversee a team dedicated to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of sports data in high-pressure environments. Responsibilities include overseeing live gameday operations for college and professional sports, collaborating with technical teams to resolve data feed issues, monitoring data collection trends, providing feedback on scout performance, suggesting product enhancements, and assisting with the hiring and training of analysts. The ideal candidate possesses strong sports knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency with data tools. This role is critical for ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of DraftKings' sports data.
Must have:
  • Strong knowledge of college and professional sports
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with data tools (Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Effective team communication
Good to have:
  • Experience with sports data platforms and APIs
  • Experience in data monitoring or sports analytics
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Scouting Operations Team Lead, you’ll help oversee a team of passionate individuals dedicated to the sports industry and data collection, focused on maintaining accuracy and integrity in fast-paced, high-intensity environments. In this role, you'll lead a team during live professional and college sporting events to monitor and verify the accuracy of data feeds and provide support to our data collection scouts. Your work will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and continued refinement of our sports data, supporting our organization’s operations and decision-making processes, all while fostering continuous improvement and personal growth.

What you’ll do as a Scouting Operations Lead

  • Oversee live gameday operations, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of real-time data feeds for college and professional sports.

  • Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve data feed issues in real-time.

  • Monitor data collection trends and implement plans to improve data quality.

  • Stay updated on sports schedules, team rosters, and key statistics.

  • Provide feedback on scout performance and identify areas for improvement.

  • Suggest product and data collection enhancements based on expertise.

  • Assist with the hiring, training, and development of part-time analysts.

What you’ll bring

  • Strong passion and in-depth knowledge of college and professional sports, including schedules, teams, players, and statistics.

  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, utilizing strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Basic proficiency with data tools and platforms (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, database systems).

  • Ability to work independently while maintaining effective team communication.

  • Experience in data monitoring, sports analytics, or a related field.

  • Familiarity with sports data platforms, APIs, and real-time data feed systems.

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Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 51,200.00 USD - 64,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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