Product Operations Coordinator

U.S. Soccer Overview

We are U.S. Soccer, and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.

The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.

The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.

Position Description

The Research and Innovation Assistant will play a pivotal role in the implementation and operational execution of research and innovation initiatives within U.S. Soccer. Reporting directly to the Director of Research and Innovation, this position is designed to strengthen the department’s capacity to deliver high-impact, cross-functional projects that advance the health, performance, and development of players and staff across the U.S. Soccer ecosystem.

This role will have an impact on the implementation of research and innovation at the National Training Center and will primarily focus on coordinating and executing applied research projects, innovation pilots, and technology evaluations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in project management, with a strong understanding of scientific methodology and the ability to work in multidisciplinary environments. This position will work collaboratively with internal departments (e.g., Sport Science, Sport Medicine, Data Analytics, Sporting Analytics, Coaching Education, etc.), as well as external stakeholders (e.g., academic institutions, technology partners, and funding agencies).

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support in the design and management of research and innovation projects. This may imply providing support in conducting experiments, including setting up equipment, preparing materials, and recording observations.
• Assist in addressing applied research questions raised by high-performance staff, collaborating with external experts, universities, PhD candidates, or other partners when appropriate.
• Conduct literature reviews to stay informed on emerging research, technologies, and methodologies.
• Assist in the processing, analysis, and interpretation of data to extract meaningful insights.
• Document experimental procedures, analyze results, and contribute to technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Support the creation of communication materials that translate research findings into actionable insights (e.g., develop and publish educational resources across digital platforms).
• Foster a culture of continuous learning through knowledge exchange.
• Lead the organization of research and innovation events such as webinars, symposia, and workshops.
• Assist with day-to-day project management tasks, including scheduling, coordinating communication between stakeholders, and tracking progress toward milestones.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, funding applications, and finding donors, sponsors, or industry funding to keep growing research and innovation at US Soccer.
• Facilitate collaboration opportunities and attract innovative companies capable of addressing key challenges in soccer.
• Ensure all initiatives align with U.S. Soccer’s strategic priorities and adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Stay current with scientific and technological advancements and share learnings to elevate the department’s collective expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and PhD degree (or willingness to start a PhD program) in an area related to high performance (e.g., Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, etc.)
• General knowledge of soccer / Strong knowledge of soccer
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize workflow
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and execute under pressure and deadlines
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Tableau/Power-BI
• Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor with excellent capacity and understanding to write scientific papers
• Able and willing to travel up to 10-15% of the year
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• General knowledge of soccer
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for soccer
• Master’s and PhD degree in a soccer-specific area or sport management
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures
• Previous experience with a club or national team
• Proficient experience with tools for statistical analysis such as SPSS, R, or Python

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

U.S. Soccer Overview

We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.

The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.

The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic approach that contributes to bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Performance Data Analyst will be responsible for delivering data insights from the Data Analytics Department to the coaching and performance staff across all national teams with a focus on Sport Science. Their role will be to ensure that any ad-hoc performance specific questions are answered quickly and in a clear and effective manner making extensive use of data visualization, as well as developing and maintaining regular performance reports.

Primary Responsibilities

• Quickly answer any ad-hoc questions from the coaching and performance staff balancing effective and thorough work with quick turnaround times
• Responsible for building out and maintaining automated reports including physical testing, daily monitoring, and load monitoring
• Build out a library of data visualizations based on the metrics and KPIs developed by the data analytics team
• Iterate on existing reports and visualizations with feedback from performance staff, working closely with sport scientists
• Standardize reporting strategies across teams – agnostic to the different technologies used across each team
• Develop reporting structures to track national team pool players in their club environments
• Work with performance staff on developing series of KPIs to accurately monitor player wellbeing and performance
• Support data analytics team on longer term projects ensuring alignment with national team requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary Qualification in Kinesiology, Sport Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or equivalent area of study
• Strong sport science and performance knowledge
• Strong data visualization background
• Comfortable using data science programming languages such as Python or R
• Ability to query SQL-style databases
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in presenting data concepts to non-technical audience
• 0-5 years experience working with coaches and/or performance staff
• Previous experience working in a professional or college sporting environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and work with various different management styles and coaches
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Proven ability to work to tight timelines and deliver high quality work able and willing to travel up to 15% of the year
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sport science or high performance role at an elite level
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the overall soccer landscape in the U.S.
• Strong verbal, written, in-person and presentation communication skills
• Coaching and/or playing experience preferred
• Bilingual (English, Spanish, or other)
• Knowledge of sport science software and workflows (GPS/LPS, ACWR, force plates, etc.)
• Experience with cloud based data architecture such as AWS, GCP or Azure
• Ability to work in version control with Git
• Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That’s why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots, to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of US.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Talent Identification Manager for Extended National Teams is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive plan for discipline-specific player scouting for Futsal, Beach, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf, and Power National Teams. The role will manage 4 strategic areas of U.S. Soccer’s aligned Talent ID plan for Extended National Teams including player scouting, building and managing a network of discipline-specific scouts, talent identification programs, and utilization of a centralized digital platform, while developing relationships with key stakeholders. This person will support inter-departmental collaboration between Talent Identification and Extended National Teams and uphold the U.S. Way that positively reflects U.S. Soccer’s Strategic Pillars.

Primary Responsibilities

• Commits to the mission, objectives, and policies of U.S. Soccer
• Applies The U.S. Way Talent Identification Philosophy, Framework, Processes and Structures across all Extended National Teams
• Develops and oversees player scouting and TID programs for Futsal, Beach, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf, and Power National Teams (Domestic and International)
• Oversees systematic and detail-oriented process to expand and improve player pools for Extended National Teams
• Develops discipline specific strategy and plan based on environment landscape analysis
• Creates and executes an annual strategic scouting plan for each team discipline and continuously applies data driven approach to evaluate and monitor effectiveness
• Builds and manages a quality and diverse group of part-time scouts for each team discipline
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders (technical, operations & support staff, scouts, leagues, clubs, directors, coaches, members, alumni programs, partners, parents, etc.)
• Drives efficient, holistic, and collaborative decision-making and player selection process
• Collaborates with product team to manage digital platform for longitudinal monitoring and auditing of programs, pathways, and players
• Collaborates with Men’s/Women’s and Boy’s/Girls National Teams Player Scouting Departments to align processes, identify opportunities to combine efforts, share best practices, and develop a talent transfer strategy
• Supports Dual & Multiple National Program for scouting and recruitment
• Completes a personal development plan and reviews with direct report on annual basis.
• Contributes to The U.S. Way technical projects as assigned (i.e. Extended National Team Player Profiles and video library)

Role and tasks of the position are based on 4 Key Areas across each discipline: Player Scouting, Scouting Network, Talent ID Programs, and Digital Platform/Player Monitoring System.

Player Scouting:

• Oversees strategic and systematic processes to monitor current players within Extended National Team pools, while searching for, identifying, tracking and recruiting new discoveries to build, expand and improve player pools for each team discipline
• Builds supportive relationships between scouts, coaches, and directors
• Develops annual scouting calendars for each discipline, in collaboration with TID Operations
• Maintains depth charts for each discipline, in collaboration with coaches
• Develops and implements player scouting templates and tools for each discipline
• Cross-checks and recommends players for camps as part of longitudinal and collaborative selection and decision-making process.
• Leads and facilitates regularly scheduled player scout meetings for each discipline with coaches, creates roster selections timelines for camps and completes selection audits
• Attends key days at camps and tournaments for benchmarking, to support assessment process and gain knowledge of current player pool when making comparisons and recommendations. As assigned and approved by Directors.
• Leads player selection process and assessment for domestic and international based Talent ID Programs in collaboration with coaches
• Schedules regular touchpoints with Men’s and Women’s/Boy’s and Girl’s national team’s player scouting departments to identify and recruit potential talent transfers from their scouting system, who may be identified at an earlier or later stage with player profile for one of our extended national teams.
• Supports identification, tracking, and recruitment of dual and multiple national players

Building & Managing a Scouting Network:

• Builds, manages, and develops a quality, diverse and reliable network of independent/part-time scouts for each discipline (vets, recruits, hires and onboards new scouts)
• Assigns scouts and coaches to key tournaments, games, training sessions based on TID plan and strategy
• Develops new scouting leads and search methods to cast a wider net across the ecosystem to identify new discoveries and potential talent transfers (i.e. professional indoor soccer leagues to futsal)
• Reviews scout reports for quality control. Provides feedback, supports development, and organizes a mentoring system for scouts, in collaboration with TID Education Lead
• Builds a supplementary network with leagues, clubs, and tipsters (informal leads)
• Identifies opportunities for new scouting initiatives targeting under-resourced communities and outreach

Talent Identification Programs:

• Creates and executes annual strategic schedule and plan for Talent Identification Centers in key markets (domestic and international)
• Develops annual calendar in coordination with coaches for each discipline, formalizes and implements program standards and protocols
• Identifies and trains part-time scouts to serve in supporting and lead roles for Talent Identification Centers
• Leads player and staff selection (and training)

Digital Platform/Player Monitoring System:

• Collaborates with operations and product departments, contributes to the development and alignment of P3 digital platform mechanisms, reporting, templates and tools for player monitoring (video and data applications)
• Centralizes all scouting data and processes into P3 across all Extended National Team disciplines

Other:

• Participate in U.S. Soccer Talent Scout Courses for ongoing education and development, as assigned by department heads.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• U.S. Soccer B License
• Knowledge and experience with talent pathways for specific Extended National Team discipline(s)
• Knowledge and understanding of talent identification and development—process, structure, theory, and practice (international and domestic standards)
• Experience with analysis, reporting, video editing, data, and scout technology platforms (Hudl, Sportscode, Wyscout). Data driven approach
• Able to build and manage a network of interconnected people with shared mission, objectives and values
• Player centered
• Strong collaboration skills
• Open to research and innovation
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
• Able and willing to travel
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• General knowledge of soccer
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Desired Qualifications

• U.S. Soccer Talent Scout License
• Experience with scouting
• Passion for advancing Extended National Teams programs
• Passion for soccer
• Experience playing at elite level
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s National Team player pathway, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.?

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.