BIC Data Operations Specialist

BIC Data Operations Specialist Cooley is seeking a BIC Data Operations Specialist to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team. Position summary:  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 business 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  …