Data Analytics Manager

Department: Information Technology

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States.  A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Ballard Spahr is seeking a Data Analytics Manager responsible for the architecture, design, development, and management of the Firm’s reporting and analytics infrastructure. This individual will lead a team and define requirements and architect semantic models, translating data modeling and business intelligence requirements into effective design.

The position of Data Analytics Manager necessitates engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, utilizing established communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to optimize the firm’s technology investments. This position is remote if located in a State with a Ballard presence.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.

• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Data Analytics Manager within our Information Technology Team, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing data solutions using Microsoft technologies that support enterprise systems, client requirements, and business intelligence dashboards and reports.

• Developing and/or overseeing the development of ad-hoc business intelligence reports and dashboards.

• Developing and maintaining robust shared semantic models with integrated complex security, ensuring accessibility and usability for both data professionals and business users.

• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of reports, recommendations, and/or alternatives for improving data management and business intelligence processes and systems across the enterprise, according to defined best practices.

• Communicating business and technical problems and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences (including at times, senior management).

•  Partnering with various business units in the organization to facilitate implementation of new or improved business processes/systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Required Experience:

College diploma in the field of business administration, computer science, finance, or management information systems preferred and at least 5 years of related work experience. Prior law experience and/or familiarity with legal-specific technologies are a plus. The ability to demonstrate effective management skills by leading and motivating a team of data analysts and report specialists.  In-depth business intelligence experience, with data modeling design implementation, optimization and interconnectivity methodologies. Strong experience in Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric technologies to design and implement efficient data solutions and workflows.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program.  Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.  The salary range for this position is from $145,000 - $160,000 depending upon experience and location.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm’s success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work.  People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm.  Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.