Data Operations Specialist: Reporting & Automation

Cooley; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health savings account (HSA)

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off 20 days

Job summary

Cooley is seeking a Data Operations Specialist to support data execution, reporting, and automation beyond core workflows. You will work with senior staff to operationalize analytics, ensure accuracy, and enable speed and self-sufficiency across the firm.

The role emphasizes data governance, API familiarity, and collaboration with technical teams, including opportunities to expand tooling and AI-related data prep over time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct experience in data operations, reporting, analytics, or tech support.
• Strong analytical skills with structured data.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and reporting.
• Familiarity with APIs, scripting, or automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain reports, dashboards, and data extracts.
• Execute batch jobs and automate data processes.
• Support AI, cloud, and governance data initiatives.
• Maintain runbooks, documentation, and data quality controls.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cooley is seeking a Data Operations Specialist to support data execution, reporting, and automation beyond core workflows. You will work with senior staff to operationalize analytics, ensure accuracy, and enable speed and self-sufficiency across the firm.

The role emphasizes data governance, API familiarity, and collaboration with technical teams, including opportunities to expand tooling and AI-related data prep over time.