What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Analyst position at Los Angeles Lakers?
Job Title: Database Analyst
Department: Business Analytics & Strategy
Reports to: Manager, Business Analytics & Strategy
Manages: N/A
Position Summary:
The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Database Analyst to support the organization’s data-driven initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, analyzing, and optimizing the Lakers' databases to ensure data integrity, availability, and usability across various departments. This role will collaborate closely with various departments including, but not limited to, ticketing, corporate partnerships, marketing, and key stakeholders to provide actionable insights, automate processes, and maintain a robust data infrastructure. Additionally, this person will serve as the lead for data integrations, ensuring seamless data exchanges and compliance with industry standards.
Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):
Database & Data Infrastructure Management
- Manage and maintain the Lakers’ data warehouse to ensure data accuracy, security, and efficiency
- Design automated data pipelines or queries using SQL, Python, and cloud-based solutions such as Azure, Snowflake, or AWS to report on key business metrics
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency
- Establish data governance policies to standardize data collection and structures across the organization
Data Integration & Vendor Collaboration
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and league data teams, ensuring efficient data exchanges
- Assist with new data source integrations in partnership with IT and Business Analytics
- Collaborate with vendors on integration of third-party data sources (e.g., CRM, ticketing, digital, social media) into the Lakers’ data ecosystem
- Ensure compliance, standards, and security best practices with all integrations
- Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and vendor solutions to enhance analytics capabilities
Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualization
- Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and ETL processes to support business reporting
- Build and maintain interactive dashboards in Power BI, ensuring standardized KPIs across departments
- Provide self-service analytics tools that empower business users to access key insights
- Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting
- Communicate complex data insights to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
Process Automation & Optimization
- Identify and implement automation to streamline data workflows and minimize manual processes
- Improve integrations between systems to reduce data silos and enhance operational efficiency
- Maintain documentation of data models, workflows, and processes to ensure knowledge sharing and scalability
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience)
- 1-3 years of professional experience in database management, data analytics, or business intelligence roles
- Experience with SQL and database optimization techniques
- Hands-on experience with Power BI or Tableau (required)
- Familiarity with cloud-based data solutions such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Snowflake (preferred)
- Sports or entertainment industry experience (preferred)
Mandatory Technology Capabilities:
- SQL Proficiency: Ability to write and optimize queries
- Power BI or Tableau: Experience in building dashboards and reports
- Microsoft Office Applications: (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sharp attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to simplify and present technical concepts to diverse set of end users
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security best practices
- Proactive learner who seeks initiative in creative solutions with a growth mindset
Location: El Segundo, California
Travel: Less than 5% of the time for League meetings, industry conferences, and other events
Hours: Hybrid work schedule (Mon-Fri) with additional hours as needed
