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Senior Defensive Analyst

East Carolina University
$40,000 - $45,088
United States, North Carolina, Greenville
Feb 14, 2026
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Job Title Senior Defensive Analyst
Position Number 000859
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department ATH Football
Department Homepage www.ecupirates.com
Advertising Department FOOTBALL
Division Athletics
Classification Title Director Professional
Working Title Senior Defensive Analyst
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $40,000 - $45,088
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Professional
Organizational Unit Overview
The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.
Job Duties
Reporting to the Head Football Coach and the Defensive Coordinator, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

- Assist Defensive Coordinator with all duties for practice and game plan preparation.
- Complete breakdowns of opponents to be completed a week ahead of time.
- Coordinate video cutups of all opponent offensive film.
- Assist Defensive Coordinator with all distribution of defensive game plans.
- Responsible for drawing offensive scout team looks ("cards").
- Responsible for the Defenses' schedules and scripts.
- Responsible for offseason future opponent breakdown and cutups.
- Responsible for various elements of defensive quality control.
- Responsible for editing defensive playbook using XOS Catapult.
- Responsible for construction and distribution of defensive spring playbooks.
- Misc. tasks as assigned by head coach and defensive staff.
- Responsible for construction and distribution of defensive grades and play counts.
- Assist Defensive Coordinator with the administration of practice scripts.
- Provide statistical breakdowns for defensive coaches.
- Assist with recruiting and closing packets as assigned.
- Post-game clip videos and power points.
- Communicate needs from defensive coaches to video staff.
- Communicate needs from defensive coaches to the equipment staff
- Work with recruiting staff to evaluate Junior College prospects and transfers.
- Work with academic evaluations for the Juco and transfer players.
- Communicate and provide the Head Coach with Daily Practice Schedules.
- Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, Athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders.
- Abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU, the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation (Pirate Club), the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree required.

At least one year football coaching or playing experience required.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Collegiate coaching experience is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Original transcript required within 30 days of employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 02/14/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 03/01/2026
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91690
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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