Research Analyst - HQ or Southern Region

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Campaign and Operational Duties: Activates different levels of the CTO and AFL-CIO structure to help coordinate CTO resources supporting campaigns. Works with affiliate staff on local and national level to develop and support campaign goals, strategies, and tactics. Develops plans, assembles resources and coordinates research components of designated CTO campaigns. Plays a central role in campaign planning, including worker, political, and community elements. Conducts and coordinates a broad array of research projects, including corporate and industry research, as well as quantitative studies employing modeling techniques. Builds effective coalitions with other unions and organizations. Has responsibility to monitor CTO resources and work to help ensure they are spent effectively. Participates in recruitment of staff for projects. Mentors and guides staff. Other duties as assigned. Programmatic Duties: Represents the CTO in internal and external forums as a leading technical expert and union/issue advocate; develops and maintains relationships with other AFL-CIO and affiliate staff, outside consultants, academics, community and issue activists, and others. Works with key staff from the CTO, AFL-CIO, affiliates, politicians, and community groups to develop broad community, legal, political, and workers issues. Participates in CTO program analysis and goal setting. Participates in CTO strategic research capacity-building efforts (including recruitment, training, research systems, etc.). Performs other duties as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. or B.S. in relevant field (e.g. economics, law, or business) preferred, but not required. At least five years of relevant work experience and demonstrated success in relevant areas. Academic coursework in statistics and research methods preferred. Demonstrable experience conducting lengthy academic or action research. Experience with union or community organizing. Working knowledge of relevant industry laws and regulation desired. Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, and demonstrated experience in personal work plans and goals. Excellent writing and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments. Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to build teams and work effectively in a team environment in both a lead and a support role. Ability to work well in a collaborative environment. Ability to work independently within the context of a plan. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining important and effective relationships. Computer proficiency is required; database/spreadsheet, email, internet and Google product suite. Ability to travel on a regular basis as needed, and for extended periods of time. Ability to work long hours and weekends as required.