SEASONAL - FOOTBALL ANALYTICS

Title: Seasonal - Football Analytics

Department: Football Technology

Reports To: Football Systems Engineer

About the Role

The Chicago Bears are looking for a curious, quantitative minded individual who wants to grow their career in the football industry by using data to help drive decisions. The ideal candidate is highly driven and has outstanding quantitative skills and passion for football. This is a paid position beginning at the start of training camp (July 2025) through the NFL Draft (April 2026). This role will work in-person at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL.

Who We Are

As one of the founding franchises of the NFL, family is the core of who we are. We believe every person matters and we can collectively achieve success through our values of respect, championship mindset, community, and perseverance. We're different from other companies, as our vision is to be "one of one". We strive to be a championship football organization that consistently performs at a level of excellence on and off the field. Our people represent a vast array of cultural backgrounds, human experiences and perspectives and we believe they, collectively and as authentic individuals, are our greatest resource. Our working environment is one where your talent and contributions are valued by the organization and the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop techniques to identify, extract and analyze data to support Football Operations decisions including Player Personnel, Coaching, Salary Cap, Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning.
• Advocate for the use of data in driving Football Operations decisions.
• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing data from various sources to prepare for analysis and modeling.
• Support the development and evaluation of machine learning models, data visualizations, and statistical analyses.
• Help create documentation and reports summarizing methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing administrative support, contributing to team discussions, and assisting with cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Recently completed a degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, etc.).
• Strong Programming skills in Python and/or R (Python preferred).
• Ability to successfully design and implement statistical and machine learning models.
• Familiarity with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Ability to create high-quality data visualizations to support models and analyses.
• Problem solving and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Independent judgment and the ability to multitask are required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• Takes initiative, is adaptable, and can work as a part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Able to work nontraditional hours in nontraditional settings. Including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Extensive knowledge and high level of passion for football.

What We Offer

We remain committed to upholding the standard of being a first-class organization and employer of choice. Our goal is to provide quality support and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our most important resource, our people.

COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY PAY

The Seasonal - Equipment is a full-time non-contract seasonal position. This position is a nonexempt (hourly) position. The expected hourly rate for this is role is $23 - $26/per hour. Please note, due to job function, regular over-time (paid as time-and-a-half) is expected.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our Seasonal offerings include but are not limited to:

• Core Coverage: Optional medical coverage (employer paid premium + employee paid deductible)
• Time to Recharge: 5 days of paid vacation time, 3 paid sick/mental health days plus 10 paid holidays, paid time off to volunteer
• Experiences: complimentary preseason tickets for one game, ability to buy additional tickets for home & away games
• Gear: yearly Bears gear package plus 50% off at the Bears Pro Shop
• Wellness: FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, access to onsite fitness facilities and BearsFit, complimentary Calm app access
• Connection: Social events for staff and their families, Employee Resource Groups, and more
• Professional Development: complimentary LinkedIn Learning access, professional development sessions, guest speakers, mentorship

Additional information on employee benefits can be found by visiting www.ChicagoBears.com/jobs.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Chicago Bears organization continues to deepen its commitment to establishing an inclusive, equitable work environment that reflects the diversity within our communities and fan base. We value, respect, and appreciate diversity at all levels, on and off the field, and are guided by a vision of success that includes integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our club's DNA and culture. The Chicago Bears seek to attract, retain and develop top talent, regardless of personal characteristics, and we invite and encourage all individuals to apply for positions of interest.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.