Hello everyone,
I wanted to let you all know about an opening on the AFL-CIO analytics shop for our Lead Tactics Analyst, a senior position that is responsible for experiments and polling, among other things. 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 twelve staff at its peak in the election cycle. We've in-housed polling 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 the Lead Tactics 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.
· Is a master of statistical concepts like sampling, randomization and regression analysis.
· Has a strong command over survey methodology and analysis and an interest in developing and implementing innovations in the survey technique space.
· Is familiar with experimental design and implementing tests in the field.
· Can own a project, from envisioning and brainstorming, getting buy in from diverse stakeholders, grinding through the nitty-gritty of coding and analysis, and finally to presenting finished products.
· May have a master's degree or Ph.D. in a social science.
· Can collaborate in a team environment, but also work independently for long period of time.
· Is open to constructive criticism and team feedback.
We're aiming to fill this position quickly -- if you're at all interested in applying, we urge you to begin the application process and submit your resume and cover letter to http://aflcio.hirecentric.com/jobs/84047.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:
JOB TITLE: Lead Tactics Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Political Department
JOB GRADE: III
SUPERVISOR: Director
LOCATION: Washington, D.C. [Headquarters]
Temporary fund not to exceed 3 years
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 Lead Tactics Analyst analyzes campaign and polling data, and works in design, implementation and analysis of experimental results. The Lead Tactics Analyst works under the lead of the Senior Political Strategist.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
• Analyze in-cycle experiments for campaign strategy;
• Analyze and forecast organizational capacity and growth using time series analysis;
• Perform multi-method data mining of campaign and experiments data;
• Generate action and responsiveness models;
• Present quantitative information clearly and concisely;
• Keeps the Director fully informed on a regular basis on issues affecting departmental programs. Prepares and submits regular and ad hoc reports on departmental activities as required;
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA or BS in related field or equivalent work experience;
• Demonstrated analytical creativity, problem-solving abilities, and experience with communication via data analysis (using R, STATA, SQL, and similar programs);
• Familiarity with principles of political targeting, politics and/or political campaigning;
• Demonstrated interest in progressive causes – including experience with political campaign(s), labor, government or public interest groups;
• Robust familiarity with experimental design and statistical techniques for testing significance and interaction of data and results;
• Extensive experience with survey methodology including instrument design, sampling, stratification, weighting and post-analysis of survey data;
• Ability to work long and extended hours;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Familiarity with several of the following programs:
o Database interface and/or programming (SQL, Oracle, or similar database programs)
o Statistics packages (Stata, SPSS, R, or similar statistics packages)
o Mapping (ArcGIS or similar)
o Other programming or scripting (Bash, Linux/Unix, Python, or similar programing languages)
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