Senior Economic Analyst

Teamsters Headquarters, Washington DC

Strategic Initiatives Department, Analytics Team

Position Description:

We are looking to bring on a Senior Economic Analyst to our team to lead projects. The Senior Analyst designs, executes and presents research reports, estimates costs of contracts, and serves as subject-matter expert for contract negotiations, organizing campaigns and other strategic projects. Research topics cover industry and economic issues relevant to the Teamsters Union and its affiliates. For research reports, the senior analyst collaborates with department colleagues, other organizational staff and Teamsters affiliates to develop research goals, analyze research, and communicate findings.

For contract costing and negotiations, the Senior Analyst provides actionable intelligence on economic conditions, evaluates company performance and other data-related to negotiations. Experience evaluating a company using financial data such as profit and loss statements, annual financial reports and budgets is a requirement. Successful analysts are skilled communicators both in speech and writing, and effectively use visual aids such as charts and graphs. Database creation and manipulation, and knowledge of statistical methods, are key. The Senior Analyst assists in the day-to-day guidance, training and development of other department staff.

Travel for meetings, conferences, and negotiations is required. The position is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be available to work in-person full-time at our DC headquarters.

Requirements:

• Experience conducting research using statistical, accounting, and/or financial analysis, and evaluating companies using financial statements and other sources required.
• Knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements is required.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office suite is expected
• Experience using VBA, macros, C# or C++ to enhance work product preferred.
• Experience using a statistical analysis software such as R, Python, SPSS, eViews, Salesforce, Tableau, or a like program preferred.
• An understanding of labor unions and their structure preferred.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, business, mathematics or a related field required.
• Three to five years of work experience analyzing research using databases and web-based resources in a professional environment required, preferably in a labor research environment.
• Demonstrated competence in analyzing financial statements and other economic reports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of negotiation strategy required.
• Knowledge of labor relations and union structure preferred.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, a short writing sample, and 3 references. No phone calls please.

The IBT offers a robust benefits package including a 100%-employer paid health & welfare plan, vacation & sick leave, pension, FICA reimbursement, and 401(k).