Senior Systems and Digital Initiatives Analyst

The Senior Systems and Digital Initiatives Analyst will partner with leadership, practice groups, and business service departments to identify and prioritize initiatives that enhance performance and streamline processes. The role will combine technical expertise and strategic insight to design scalable, automated solutions that improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enable smarter decision-making across the firm.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with leadership, practice groups, and business service departments to identify and interpret business issues and recommending and delivering impactful results.

• Collaborate with business service departments and client teams to solve complex situations by designing and implementing innovated automated workflows, using no-code platforms.

• Use no-code task and project automation tools to re-engineer processes and support adoption across teams.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to deploy systems that increase accuracy, reduce manual work, and improve operational throughput.

• Communicate complex data and recommendations clearly to leadership, emphasizing financial and operational outcomes.

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders communicating complex technical solutions effectively to audiences.

• Manage and streamline data entry, cleansing, and document generation/ review for automated workflows.

• Document and maintain library of automated processes for adaptation and reuse.

• Execute and deliver efficiency savings through successful project implementation, overseeing ROI tracking and ensuring project outcomes meet strategic and financial objectives.

• Design effective solutions by quickly grasping complex processes.

• Ensure integration with core technical platforms and compliance with operational roles and responsibilities.

• Develop and maintain technical solution design documents and business cases.

• Works with the Associate Director of Workflow, Training, and Outreach Services to prepare documentation and training materials for the use of electronic systems and products.

• Participate in technology and planning meetings with RS Leadership as needed

• Assumes responsibility for occasional special projects.

• Strives to fulfill Department mission and to adhere to Department and firm rules at all times.

• Practices and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation.

• Performs any and all other duties as are necessary for the efficient functioning of the Team.

• Occasional travel to other Firm offices.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of no-code platforms.

• Project management skills

• Knowledge of the Firm’s Policies and Procedures.

• Strong technical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong sense of urgency.

• Strong initiative and self-motivation.

• Ability to think critically in a pressured environment.

• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work.

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with varying levels of people within the organization.

• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with others.     

• Vision: ability to see well enough to read materials and computer screen 90% of the time.

• Hearing: ability to hear well enough to talk on the phone about 50% of the time.

• Lift: ability to lift 40 pounds about 1% of the time.

• Posture: ability to sit for about 70% and bend at least 30% of the time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Master’s in Information Science or Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school, or equivalent degree preferred.

• Two years experience supporting an Integrated Library System.

• Two years experience working with Alteryx, UIPath.

• Prior law firm experience preferred.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Additional Job Description

At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $116,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually.  Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.

Location(s)

New YorkPhiladelphia

Time Type

Full time

Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.  The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.