Strategy Analyst

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Position Summary
The Strategy Analyst plays a key role in shaping and executing the NBA’s Corporate Strategy across the NBA, WNBA, G League, and NBA 2K League. This individual will advance the ideation, evaluation, and execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive growth and unlock new revenue opportunities across emerging and established business lines. The role involves close collaboration with senior leaders across the organization to advance the NBA’s long-term strategic direction.

Major Responsibilities
•    Set priorities and execution plans for cross-functional growth projects with supervisors and business unit leaders.
•    Manage workstreams on key projects to deliver timely, high-quality outputs across teams 
•    Guide project teams, delegate tasks, balance development needs, and serve as the main point of contact
•    Identify risks and issues; propose solutions and manage risks to protect project outcomes.
•    Produce high-impact deliverables and presentations that meet executive standards
•    Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the NBA, WNBA, G League, 2k to define and drive strategic priorities

Required Education/Professional Experience
•    BA/BS degree or relevant professional experience preferred
•    2+ years of professional experience, preferably at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, investment bank or corporate strategy in media/entertainment

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes
•    Outstanding quantitative, financial, research, modeling, and problem-solving skills
•    Strong leadership and project management skills
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
•    Knowledge of Sports, Entertainment, Media and Technology industries preferred
•    Ability to communicate with senior executives both inside and outside the organization
•    Ability to recognize patterns and spot issues
•    Proactive, self-starter who can work independently within set objectives
•    Experience working and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Salary Range: 110,000-125,000 

Job Posting Title: Manager 

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace.  To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.