Senior Research Analyst or Research Analyst

SEIU 199NW has an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join our Research Team. 

• Carry out all aspects of strategic research including compiling, analyzing, summarizing, and presenting information on industries, companies, individuals, and issues in support of the union’s program. 
• Develop presentations to outline and define your research outcomes and findings that meet the needs of a variety of audiences
• Respond to research requests from the Assistant Research Director  
• Collaborate with union staff and members  
• Develop and implement a weekly work plan; 
• Ensure both short-term and long-term deadlines are met  
• Learn and develop new skills 
• Perform other duties as required to support the union and its mission 

• strong commitment to and embodiment of racial, social and economic justice 
• understanding of power and how it works in our society, politics, and economy 
• understanding of unionization, collective bargaining, and of the role of organized labor in the workplace and in the industry 
• financial and public policy analysis skills 
• strong writing and presentation skills 
• ability to work as part of a team, share leadership, share credit and collaborate 
• ability to both manage complexity and simplify challenging problems 
• willingness to work long and irregular hours as needed 
• proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint  
• 3-5 years’ experience as a strategic researcher