Senior Economic Analyst

International Brotherhood of Teamsters•Washington, DC

1d•$75,337 - $95,602•Onsite

About The Position

The Teamsters Union is seeking a Senior Economic Analyst to join their Strategic Initiatives Department, Analytics Team. This role will lead projects, design and present research reports, estimate contract costs, and serve as a subject-matter expert for contract negotiations, organizing campaigns, and other strategic projects. The research will cover industry and economic issues relevant to the Teamsters Union and its affiliates. The Senior Analyst will collaborate with colleagues, organizational staff, and affiliates to develop research goals, analyze findings, and communicate results. For contract costing and negotiations, the role involves providing actionable intelligence on economic conditions, evaluating company performance using financial data (profit and loss statements, annual financial reports, budgets), and utilizing visual aids like charts and graphs. Database creation, manipulation, and knowledge of statistical methods are crucial. The position also involves providing day-to-day guidance, training, and development to other department staff. Travel for meetings, conferences, and negotiations is required. The position is based in Washington, DC, and requires full-time in-person work at the DC headquarters.

Requirements

Experience conducting research using statistical, accounting, and/or financial analysis.
Experience evaluating companies using financial statements and other sources.
Knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.
Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Ability to effectively use visual aids such as charts and graphs.
Database creation and manipulation skills.
Knowledge of statistical methods.

Nice To Haves

Experience using VBA, macros, C# or C++ to enhance work product.
Experience using a statistical analysis software such as R, Python, SPSS, eViews, Salesforce, Tableau, or a like program.
An understanding of labor unions and their structure.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and present research reports on industry and economic issues relevant to the Teamsters Union and its affiliates.
Estimate costs of contracts.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for contract negotiations, organizing campaigns, and other strategic projects.
Collaborate with department colleagues, other organizational staff, and Teamsters affiliates to develop research goals, analyze research, and communicate findings.
Provide actionable intelligence on economic conditions for contract costing and negotiations.
Evaluate company performance and other data related to negotiations using financial data such as profit and loss statements, annual financial reports, and budgets.
Effectively use visual aids such as charts and graphs to communicate findings.
Create and manipulate databases.
Apply knowledge of statistical methods.
Assist in the day-to-day guidance, training, and development of other department staff.
Travel for meetings, conferences, and negotiations.