Slots Performance Analyst

About the position

The primary responsibilities of the Slot Analyst are to develop metrics, visualizations & reporting to determine best practices and recommend data-driven strategies related to various Slot Operations initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all necessary paperwork related to the planning, configuration and placement of slot machines, conversions, moves and any other slot related projects.
• Under the direction of the Director of Slots, the Slot Analyst builds machine configurations setups, progressive configurations, and creates and maintains slot master entries.
• Reviews and interprets Slot Par Sheets, Regulatory Letters, and Customer Notifications.
• Consults with the Slot Technical team as needed, to ensure accuracy and the meeting of deadlines.
• Perform accurate data entry and regularly assigned system audits.
• Prepare all necessary paperwork required to execute Slot moves, conversions, installs, removals, and slot related projects.
• Perform Konami CMS maintenance and ensure accuracy of KCMS reports.
• Perform monthly audit of Slot Master file.
• Maintain and produce slot analysis reports, including monthly Master Slot File.
• Analyze slot performance and provide supporting data and recommendations.
• Creates reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations regarding floor mix of slot machines, hold adjustments, and new game availability to consistently maximize the profitability of the gaming floor.
• Provide vendor with performance data using indexed analysis.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory controls both internal and external including but not limited to the state and federal laws and the Virginia Lottery Board regulations.
• Builds machine configuration setups for replacements, conversions, and any slot related changes.
• Creates and maintains slot master entries for machine replacements, conversions, moves and any slot related changes.
• Builds Progressive Configurations for machine replacements, conversions, moves and any slot related changes. Updates and maintains progressive tracking files.
• Reads and interprets Slot Par Sheets, Regulatory Letters, and Customer Notifications. Seeks answers for vendors as needed. Works closely with Slot Performance Manager and Technical team to meet project deadlines.
• Performs minor ad hoc reporting and information querying.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years related experience.
• Have core analytical skills and strong critical thinking.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office Professional software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft SQL Server, Access, and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience with Slot Player Tracking, Casino Management and Casino Marketing Systems.
• Practical knowledge in accumulating and integrating data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts.
• Experience in the use of computer systems including database systems, software, data retrieval methodologies and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of classified information.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Previous experience as a gaming and/or casino analyst preferred.

Benefits

• Gaming license/registration as required by the Virginia Lottery.