Data and Targeting Specialist I

This position in the Data & Analytics Department is responsible for completing tasks related to assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of affiliate file processing procedures, data visualization strategies, and comprehensive reporting.

DUTIES:

• Utilize advanced data management tools and techniques to conduct voter targeting and analysis for issue and electoral campaigns.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated reports and interactive dashboards—specifically using Power BI—to provide actionable insights for leadership and affiliates.
• Assist AFSCME International Staff and affiliates in developing targeting and data strategies to achieve their goals.
• Manipulate voter, membership, volunteer and other databases.
• Work with internal and external staff to establish best practices and standards for data collection, acquisition and preservation.
• Provide data and technological guidance on issue and electoral campaigns.
• Administer, support, and train users on voter file systems (Catalist and VAN).
• Coordinate large-scale voter contact programs utilizing in-house and vendor-provided tools.
• Generate targeted voter/member lists for paid and volunteer contact programs including mail, canvassing, online and phone.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Data and Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skills:

• Effective political analysis skills.
• Extensive experience in political targeting techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in report building and data visualization, with specific expertise in Power BI.
• Strong commitment to the labor movement, the union and its mission.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate technical subjects to non–technical individuals.
• Advanced Excel skills and intermediate SQL skills are required, and experience with Redshift is preferred.
• Familiarity with online electoral tools and datasets such as Catalist, VAN, and NCEC.
• Understanding of common direct voter contact programs.
• Experience in the use of data and analytics to drive effective decision-making in both issue and electoral organizing.
• Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively and work under deadline pressures.

Travel, Driving & Work hours:

• Some travel and extended work hours, including weekends, may be required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

AFSCME is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.