Player Personnel Associate (External Agency Staff)

Summary

The Player Personnel Associate position works with the Player Personnel staff to monitor club compliance with the NFL Constitution & Bylaws, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and other League rules designed to preserve and enhance the competitive aspects and integrity of the game. Department staff communicate with Club and League office executives, college players and administrators, and player agents to provide guidance and education about these rules to ensure compliance and promote competitive fairness.

A successful candidate should have knowledge of the League’s member clubs and a career interest in football operations, player personnel/scouting, and/or labor operations/salary cap. Experience in a college football or compliance office, a professional sports organization’s player personnel department, or with player eligibility rules is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable creating, communicating, and enforcing League policy. Candidates must enjoy doing research and working with data. In addition, they must be reliable, organized, detail-oriented, innovative, and have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

The position works closely with the Player Personnel staff to:

• Communicate with club personnel and other parties regarding League rules.
• Pro Player responsibilities: Maintain and monitor personal, transactional, and contractual records for all players; prepare daily personnel notice and player personnel memoranda; assist with player contract review and salary cap reconciliation process. Other responsibilities include maintaining player records on the myNFLinfo website, and for international players and players in other professional leagues, including collection of Consent Forms, and providing analytical reports regarding pro personnel information.
• College Responsibilities: Verify player eligibility, administer the special eligibility process, identify designated underclassmen. Monitor college scouting rules, including pro days, private workouts, top 30 visits, video interviews, and college all-star game activities. Maintain the college relations website by working with clubs and college personnel. Assist in the administration of the NFL Player Assessment Test. Participate in operating the NFL Draft’s Annual Selection Meeting, and Supplemental Draft, if needed. Provide analytical reports regarding college information.
• Non-Player Personnel responsibilities: Maintain and monitor personal, transactional, and contractual records for all contracted club personnel, including all members of coaching staffs. Maintain and operate the Football Administration Website, which houses personal, transactional, contractual information used to report on hiring trends and related information. Assists with the administration of the video interview program for prospective general manager and head coach candidates. Provide analytical reports regarding non-player information.
• Committee responsibilities: Prepare discussion items, analytical reports, rule proposals, and reports for Committee use (e.g., Competition Committee, General Managers Committee, Coaches Committee, College Relations Committee, Player Safety Committee, Chief Executive Committee, DEI Committee, Club Services Committee, etc.)
• Administrative responsibilities: Assist with Department projects such as editing and production of the Player Personnel Handbook, Player Personnel Operational Manual, and Training Camp Directory and organizing the department’s files, and managing the document retention plan. Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting on all the above information. Provide support for other miscellaneous projects.

Required Qualifications

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Prior experience in a college athletics department or a professional sports league or club is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Leadership Attributes/Special Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, AI, and statistical modeling tools a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• General understanding of NFL Player Personnel rules.
• Knowledge of NFL clubs and primary football front office personnel.
• Familiarity with the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Terms 

• In-office.
• Seasonal weekend and holiday work.
• Long hours at times.
• Some travel, as necessary.

This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Benefits Information
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At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. 

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset