BIC Data Operations Specialist

BIC Data Operations Specialist Position s ummary: Under the supervision of the Director, BIC Operations & Projects, the BIC Data Operations Specialist supports BIC’s growing need for repeatable data execution, reporting operations, and automation support outside core workflow platforms. This role will work alongside the BIC Operations & Business Process Analyst. They will operationalize analytics, reporting, and automation solutions designed by senior staff, allowing BIC to maintain speed, accuracy, and self sufficiency while freeing advanced technical resources to focus on architecture, tooling, and future state initiatives (e.g., AI enablement, cloud migration, integrations). Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

Reporting & Data Operations :

Run and maintain established reports, dashboards, queries, and extracts

Execute recurring data pulls for leadership, audits, compliance, and firmwide initiatives

Validate output accuracy and reconcile data discrepancies

Automation & Tool Execution :

Operate and maintain repeatable scripts, jobs, and API based processes built by senior staff

Execute batch jobs (e.g., report runs, data refreshes, operational maintenance tasks)

Monitor performance, log results, and escalate issues , as needed

Data Support for Firmwide Initiatives :

Support data requests related to AI tools, governance initiatives, cloud readiness, and analytics

Assist with documentation and reproducibility of data processes

Provide operational support during high volume or time sensitive initiatives

Process Discipline & Reliability :

Ensure data handling complies with confidentiality, risk, and policy requirements

Follow documented procedures and assist in improving operational resilience

Maintain organized runbooks, trackers, and execution records

Growth & Skill Development :

Build familiarity with APIs, reporting platforms, data tools, and automation workflows

Gain exposure to AI related data preparation and governance concepts

Partner closely with senior technical staff to expand technical depth over time

All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience :

Required :

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required

Ability to travel, as required

3 + years of directly applicable experience (e.g., in data operations, reporting, analytics, or b usiness technology support role , or equivalent)

Strong analytical skills and comfort working with structured datasets

Strong knowledge and proficiency in Python, SQL

Familiarity with APIs, scripting, or automation tools , particularly as relates to dashboards and analytics

Preferred :

Bachelor’s degree

Experience running reports or queries from enterprise platforms

Familiarity with Excel, reporting tools, or data visualization platforms

Interest in AI, automation, and internal tooling

Prior experience building tools/models

Competencies :

Entrepreneurial by nature

High degree of accuracy, follow through, and operational discipline

Ability to execute technical instructions reliably and independently

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to facilitate and solve problems

Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities often under tight timelines

Ability to drive projects to completion and achieve goals

Strong judgment

Team-player with collaborative spirit

Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data

High level of professionalism at all times

Proactive, analytical mindset

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Effective presentation skills

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $39.50 - $58.00 ($82,160.00 - $120,640.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.