Manager, Basketball Data Science at Sacramento Kings

Title: Manager of Data Science, Sacramento Kings Department: Basketball Operations Reports To: Vice President, Data Science & Planning FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Job Summary: The Manager of Basketball Data Science will serve as both a leader and strong practitioner within the Basketball Operations department. In this role, you will empower a team of talented data scientists to create a competitive advantage through analysis, research, modeling, reporting, and data management. Your work will directly inform the franchise’s decisions within player evaluation, roster construction, cap management, and long-term planning. This role is ideal for a leader with strong technical capabilities and a passion for using data and insights to drive sustainable success. This position requires unconventional hours including working in the evenings, weekends and on holidays. Key Responsibilities: • Lead data science roadmap, aligning initiatives with the front office’s competitive goals. • Provide quantitative and qualitative support for long-term planning, including player evaluation, roster construction, salary cap management, and forecasting. • Manage and mentor data scientists, establishing best practices for code quality, model validation, and reproducible research. • Oversee the full data science lifecycle, encompassing everything from model design and development to deployment, maintenance, and updates. • Partner with scouts, analysts, and executives to identify needs and deliver data-driven solutions. • Build and maintain reports and analysis that support key stakeholders. Present findings in a clear and compelling way. • Represents the Kings in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or Economics. Graduate degree is preferred. • 4+ years of experience leading projects or managing personnel, preferably within a high-performance sports environment. • Advanced proficiency in R,  Python, and SQL. • Strong experience in applying statistical and machine learning methods to complex datasets, including exploratory data analysis, model validation, and productionizing models. • Able to communicate insights effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Knowledge and experience with basketball analytics and  the NBA collective bargaining agreement and salary cap rules. Total compensation & offer package will include the following: • Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents • Self-Directed Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays • Employer 401(k) match • Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!