Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst

Based throughout Washington or Montana

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is a powerful, member-led healthcare workers union seeking a Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst to lead research projects, shape campaign strategy and execute campaign tactics in partnership with union leadership, members and other staff. This position reports to the Assistant Research Director, and is a member of our truly incredible Research Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to innovation in SEIU Healthcare 1199NW's approach to research and campaign strategy.
• Develop and test new tools, theories and strategies in coordination with SEIU Healthcare 1199NW leadership.
• Examine market and industry trends, analyze the strategies of key market players and track relevant policy and legislative developments.
• 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
• Design and execute comprehensive research plans.
• Develop and implement weekly work plans
• Learn and develop new skills 
• Perform other duties as required to support the union and its mission

The position can be located throughout Washington or Montana. SEIU 1199NW offers excellent benefits including fully paid medical including reimbursement for co-pays, fully paid dental insurance, life insurance and LTD. Retirement benefits include pension and 6% employer contribution to 401k. Excellent paid time off, 14 holidays, sick time and a strong parental leave benefit. Senior Researcher receives an additional annual salary premium.

Requirements:

• 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 researcher*
• 5+ years' experience as a senior researcher

*willing to consider investigative journalists, campaigners, human rights researchers, lawyers, policy analyst and others with strategic research experience

Compensation: Research Analyst salary range is $81,800 to $113,500 (depending on experience); Senior Research Analyst receives an additional $4,500 annually. 

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