Assistant Strategic Analyst

• Locates, compiles and sorts information on routine matters, as directed
• Provides information to staff and affiliate/council as requested
• Maintains logs on requests received and information sought
• Organizes material and completes assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
• Based on stated objectives, collects and summarizes background data on an employer
• Uses a broad spectrum of internal and external resources to acquire specific information
• Searches sources, such as reference works, literature, documents, newspapers, financial statements, and statistical records
• Under guidance, may need to search for alternative sources due to more unique data requirements
• Maintains database storage and retrieval system as well as historical records
• Aid in providing information to be used in completing requests
• Organizes information for analysis
• identifies differences in relationships among sources of information
• determines limitations on reliability and usability
• Works on short- and long-term projects
• May assist others in more complex analysis and the preparation of requisite materials
• Presents data by computer readouts, graphs, charts, tables, written reports, or other methods
• Under direction collects corporate financial data, plots trends, develops formats for time-line analyses, identifies variances, and provides general data for strategic planning purposes
• Assists in member mobilization, coalition building, and public relations efforts associated with organizing and first contract negotiations
• Attends meetings and workshops to obtain background information to be used in preparing reports and summaries
• Performs other duties as required to support the department and its mission

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in economics, social sciences, business, public administration or liberal arts
• Minimum of two (2) years in labor, political or community organizing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exposure to labor relations issues in the public and private sectors
• Experience in labor, political or community organizing, including strategic research, desirable
• General knowledge of ERISA, securities statutes, and corporate law
• Familiarity with private sector organizing and the collective bargaining processes and issues
• Ability to perform basic economic and financial analyses
• Ability to conduct research, problem solve, and summarize analysis
• Ability to write succinctly and present findings
• Ability to assess and appropriately respond to information requests
• Ability to use personal computers, including graphics software and setting up and maintaining databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to plan and organize technical financial information and present in a manner that users can comprehend
• Ability to conduct sound research and reach logical conclusions
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Extensive travel and extended work hours including weekends are required
• Valid driver’s license required

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