Part-time Law School Technical Systems Analyst; Temporary
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Science
Research Assistant/Associate
Technical Systems Analyst
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 internal equity and may vary based on the candidate's job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
Desired
Start Date:
July 20
Job Close Date: 07/18/2026
Note the last day to apply is 07/17/2025
** If the job doesn't have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**
Required Documents:
Please attach a resume and cover letter.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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