Junior Analyst -- AFL-CIO Analytics Team -- Washington, DC

[Carter Kalchik]

Hello everyone,

 

I wanted to let you all know about an opening in the AFL-CIO analytics shop for a Junior Analyst. Analysts are responsible for assembling and analyzing data across all of our major areas of work (modeling, surveys, experiments and macro targeting) and own major projects. This is not an entry-level position. The job description at the bottom of this email covers the day-to-day requirements of the position.

 

Here at the AFL-CIO we have a large analytics team, around ten staff at its peak in the election cycle. We've in-housed surveys and modeling, randomized controlled trials, prioritization of which elections to engage in, and the development of other essential strategic intelligence. In addition to providing basic analytic products, we're a necessary first step in the targeting and resource allocation pipeline for the Federation and its partners. All this adds up to an incredibly broad mission with boundless scope in our work.

 

As a Junior Analyst, you may be someone who:

 

* Has a passion for data and technology and a drive to apply hard skills to hard problems in the labor movement.

* Has great ideas for how to build power for working people and wants to test them scientifically.

* Is familiar with statistical concepts and methods like sampling, randomization and regression analysis.

* Has a working knowledge of some current technologies in use in the field (like python, git, R or Stata, SQL databases)

* Can own a project, from envisioning and brainstorming, grinding through the nitty-gritty of coding and analysis, and finally to presenting finished products.

* Can collaborate in a team environment, but also work independently for long period of time.

* Is open to constructive criticism and team feedback.

 

If you are interested in applying, we urge you to begin the application process and submit your resume and cover letter to http://aflcio.hirecentric.com/jobs/91132.html as soon as possible. We will then follow up with some applicants to answer questions and provide additional context for the role. If you feel that you don't meet all of the qualifications, we'd encourage you to apply anyway.

 

We will, of course, keep all conversations confidential.

 

 

 

 

Job Description:

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JOB TITLE:                            Junior Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Political Department, Analytics Division

JOB GRADE:                        V

SUPERVISION:   Works under the lead of the Senior Political Strategist and the supervision of the Department Director

LOCATION:                         Washington, D.C. [Headquarters]

 

*Temporary fund not to exceed three (3) years

 

The Political Department provides union members with opportunities to make their voices heard in the political arena, informs members about candidates’ positions on important working family issues, and conducts nonpartisan voter registration and get-out-the-vote activities.

 

The Analytics team at the AFL-CIO provides a wide range of analysis and strategic intelligence to the AFL-CIO and its partners.  This work is used to guide the Federation’s resource allocation decisions, with the aim of improving the lives of working people. Using a variety of data sources, we conduct polling and build statistical models to identify important voters, and determine the best way to engage with them. We also work closely with AFL-CIO staff and allies to conduct field experiments - real world campaign scenarios used to evaluate our program and identify the most effective campaign tactics. This position provides an opportunity to work closely with people who have years of experience conducting political analysis and a commitment to using statistical methods to advance workers’ rights.

 

The Junior Analyst assembles and analyzes voter file, membership, polling and other data to create products that improve the efficiency of the AFL-CIO’s programs, such as statistical models of supportive voters or relevant targeting information.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

•             Collecting, standardizing and preparing data sets for use in modeling and analytics.

•             Analyzing data sets including voter file, membership and survey data.

•             Acquiring and managing large data sets from various sources.

•             Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•             BA or BS in related field or equivalent work experience.

•             At least 1-2 years relevant work experience and demonstrated success in relevant areas.

•             Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•             Demonstrated analytical creativity, problem-solving abilities and experience with communication via data analysis.

•             Demonstrated interest in progressive causes – including experience with political campaigning, labor, government or public interest groups.

•             Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a team.

•             Familiarity with the principles of political targeting and/or political campaigns.

•             Experience with at least one of the following analytical practices:

                o             Predictive modeling

                o             Survey methodology

                o             Randomized controlled trials/experimental design

                o             Data visualization

•             Experience with at least one of the following software areas:

                o             Relational databases and SQL (like PostgreSQL or Vertica)

                o             Statistical packages (like Stata or R)

                o             Mapping (like ArcGIS or QGIS)

                o             Programming or scripting languages (like bash or python)

•             Ability to work long and extended hours and weekends.

•             Familiarity with the labor movement and its structure is valuable.