Part-time Law School Technical Systems Analyst (Temporary, 17.5 hours per week)

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1973, the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU Law) has grown into one of the nation's leading law schools. Boasting an expert faculty and strong student body, the Law School provides an exceptional "education grounded in legal theory, enhanced by experiential learning, and enlightened by the laws of God." (BYU Law Educational Objectives). Dedicated to educating the whole person, BYU Law seeks to "develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor." (BYU Law Mission Statement).

WHAT WE DO

At BYU Law, we prepare students for meaningful careers and contributions to our society. We afford students opportunities to develop leadership, transactional, and litigation skills. We equip students with cross-cultural competence, preparing them to engage and communicate effectively. We inspire students to acquire and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, civility, and ethics. And we embrace a whole-building approach, engaging every member of the BYU Law community in developing the professional competencies, character, and diversity of our student's gifts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO IN THIS POSITION

The Technical Systems Analyst supports the SEC Filings Archive Project by maintaining and improving automated systems used to collect, validate, and preserve publicly available SEC filings. This role focuses on monitoring Python-based data pipelines, troubleshooting technical issues, documenting workflows, ensuring data quality, and supporting research initiatives through data enrichment and process optimization. The position also contributes to training materials and workflow standardization to promote long-term project sustainability. This is a temporary position expected to last only a few months in order to complete the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, debug, and optimize Python automation scripts and data processing workflows.

• Monitor data collection performance, validate data quality, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Update systems in response to changes in SEC website structure, access policies, and technical requirements.

• Document technical workflows, procedures, and best practices to support project continuity.

• Develop training materials and assist with knowledge transfer for student employees and future staff.

• Conduct exploratory data enrichment and transformation to enhance the research value of archived datasets.

• Collaborate with project leadership to report progress, resolve technical issues, and support ongoing research objectives.

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE?

Required:

•       Bachelor's degree OR 1 year of related experience

Preferred:  

•       Bachelor's degree AND 2 or more years of related experience    

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Access to campus libraries

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA pass

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Level: 46

Typical Starting Pay Range: $16+ per hour

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration