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PrintSr. Research Analyst for Activist Labor Union/Oakland, CA
| Company: | SEIU International Company Profile | Current Opportunities (8) |
| Job Location(s): | Oakland |
| Special Notes/Instructions: | All applications MUST include a writing sample and the completed questionnaire to be considered. |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Start Date: | Immediate |
| Starting Salary Range: | Commensurate with Experience |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Required Experience: | 4 to 6 years |
| Related Categories: | Research and Development, Finance - Analysis |
Position Description
Sr. Research Analyst for Activist Labor Union/Oakland, CA
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Description: Senior Research Analyst / Oakland, CA
Summary: Exciting research opportunities are available with SEIU – the Service Employees International Union – one of the most progressive and activist labor unions in the U.S. With 1.9 million members, SEIU is the largest and fastest growing union in North America. SEIU is a national leader in fighting for secure and affordable health care for all, living wages, affirmative action and the rights of all workers regardless of immigration status.
Job Description: SEIU’s Research Department provides critical support to a wide range of SEIU campaigns and initiatives. The Research Dept is integrated into all facets of campaigns, including industry and company analysis as part of identifying new markets for organizing, strategic research and development for ongoing campaigns and public policy analysis.
The Senior Research Analyst will be hired by SEIU’s Research Dept or by one of the locals.
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND SHOULD INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING:
Each applicant must provide
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Description: Senior Research Analyst / Oakland, CA
Summary: Exciting research opportunities are available with SEIU – the Service Employees International Union – one of the most progressive and activist labor unions in the U.S. With 1.9 million members, SEIU is the largest and fastest growing union in North America. SEIU is a national leader in fighting for secure and affordable health care for all, living wages, affirmative action and the rights of all workers regardless of immigration status.
Job Description: SEIU’s Research Department provides critical support to a wide range of SEIU campaigns and initiatives. The Research Dept is integrated into all facets of campaigns, including industry and company analysis as part of identifying new markets for organizing, strategic research and development for ongoing campaigns and public policy analysis.
The Senior Research Analyst will be hired by SEIU’s Research Dept or by one of the locals.
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND SHOULD INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Ability to do complex financial analyses, as well as to identify key questions and appropriate methodology to develop analyses
- Ability to critically assess a firm’s business strategy and qualitative information on industries and companies and to assess the validity of outside analyses
- Ability to analyze budgets and financing, and lead campaigns addressing workforce issues
- Ability to analyze complex public policy issues that affect workers from union/campaign perspective
- Ability to independently craft and implement union campaign agenda and relevant tactics
- Ability to apply awareness of industry to programmatic decisions
- Ability to substantially contribute to strategy development and then clearly articulate and evaluate strategy
- Ability to independently develop a range of written products and presentations
- Ability to use advanced Excel; familiarity with SPSS a plus
- Advanced knowledge of higher level data analysis techniques. MBA or CFA a plus
- Strong commitment to progressive social change and activist experience
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours when needed to meet campaign demands
Each applicant must provide
- a cover letter
- resume
- short writing sample
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answers to supplemental questions
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Submission Instructions: CLICK BELOW to submit your information to include a cover letter and resume PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE following your cover letter (in the designated cover letter field) when submitting your information on the following pageNO PHONE CALLS PLEASEWe are proud of our competitive pay, excellent benefits opportunities for growth, & diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.
