Sports Analyst

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Job Posting Title:

Sports Analyst

Position Type:

Athletic Affiliate

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - NCAA Football - FB Admin - Internal Operations (Adam Glen Clark (00324018))

Work Location:

Football Operations Building

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The Volunteer – Football In-Game Analytics Support position is designed to provide an opportunity to observe, shadow, and assist the LSU Football staff in the area of game-day strategy and situational football analytics.

Working under the direction of Coach Kiffin and designated football staff members, the Sports Analyst will assist with the observation and evaluation of in-game situations and provide analytical information that may help inform game-management discussions and decision-making.

• Observe and evaluate game situations from an analytics and game-management perspective.
• Assist designated staff with real-time review of situational football information during games.
• Provide analytical observations regarding situations such as:
  o Fourth-down decision-making
  o Two-point conversion opportunities
  o Clock and timeout management
  o End-of-half and end-of-game situations
  o Field-position considerations
  o Score/time/possession scenarios
  o Other situational football circumstances
• Monitor predetermined analytical information and game-management metrics.
• Communicate relevant observations and information to the designated LSU Football staff member during games.
• Shadow Coach Kiffin and designated staff members to gain an understanding of LSU's approach to game management and situational football.
• Participate in appropriate pregame preparation related to situational football and game-management scenarios.
• Observe postgame evaluation of game-management decisions when requested.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding LSU Football strategy, personnel, game plans, analytics, and other proprietary program information.
• Follow all LSU, SEC, NCAA, institutional, sideline, credentialing, and game-day policies applicable to the volunteer role.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Sports Analyst

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

August 31, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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