Data Operations & Automation Specialist

Cooley LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a BIC Data Operations Specialist to support data execution, reporting, and automation outside core platforms. You will operationalize analytics and maintain runbooks, enabling speed and accuracy while freeing senior staff for architecture and cloud initiatives.

You will work with the Director and Business Process Analyst, handling data requests for AI tools, governance, and analytics, ensuring confidentiality and documentation, and growing technical depth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly applicable experience in data operations, reporting, analytics, or business technology support.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with structured datasets.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate and maintain repeatable scripts, jobs, and API-based processes.
• Execute batch jobs, data refreshes, and operational maintenance tasks.
• Monitor performance, log results, and escalate issues when needed.
• Support data requests related to AI tools, governance, cloud readiness, and analytics.
• Assist with documentation and reproducibility of data processes.
• Provide operational support during high-volume or time-sensitive initiatives.
• Maintain organized runbooks, trackers, and execution records.

Skills

Python

SQL

APIs

Scripting

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Cooley LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a BIC Data Operations Specialist to support data execution, reporting, and automation outside core platforms. You will operationalize analytics and maintain runbooks, enabling speed and accuracy while freeing senior staff for architecture and cloud initiatives.

You will work with the Director and Business Process Analyst, handling data requests for AI tools, governance, and analytics, ensuring confidentiality and documentation, and growing technical depth