Senior Strategic Research Analyst

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$88,574.00/yr - $96,788.00/yr

The SOC is a mission-focused center that develops strategies and implements tactics on transformational campaigns that confront corporate power. We partner with workers, allies and our affiliates — the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Communication Workers of America (CWA), and the United Farm workers of America (UFW) — whose 3 million members are united in building a strong, vibrant labor movement through organizing workers hungry for change.

Through cutting-edge research and innovative campaigns, the SOC advocates for workers, consumers and other constituencies harmed by concentrated corporate power across a wide range of industries, including food service, transportation and logistics, communications, healthcare, manufacturing and more.

The Strategic Organizing Center (SOC) is seeking a Senior Strategic Research Analyst (Senior SRA) to lead research projects, shape campaign strategy and execute campaign tactics in partnership with SOC and affiliate organizing, research, legal, and communications staff.

• Contribute to innovation in the SOC’s approach to research and campaign strategy.
• Develop and test new tools, theories and strategies in coordination with SOC leadership.
• Examine market and industry trends, analyze the strategies of key market players and track relevant policy and legislative developments.
• Design and execute comprehensive research plans.
• Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research using a wide variety of resources and methodologies.
• Draft and edit written work products for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate, review and support the research and written work of junior analysts assigned to specific projects.
• Provide feedback to team members in support of their skill and professional development.
• Participate in campaign field activities with unions, workers and coalition partners.

• Commitment to Social Change: A strong dedication to social justice and workers’ rights.
• Research Skills:
  Proficient in strategic corporate research using a variety of quantitative and qualitative sources and methods.
• Writing and Editing Expertise:
  Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, compelling, and succinct content that resonates with diverse audiences.
• Legal and Regulatory Familiarity:
  Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to workplace issues and demonstrated ability to learn new legal and regulatory regimes efficiently.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience working effectively as a coordinator and/or team member across functional and organizational lines.
• Mentorship and Development:
  Demonstrated experience training, developing, and coordinating the work of junior staff members.
• Attention to Detail:
  Strong analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellence and Continuous Learning:
  Dedication to maintaining high standards of work and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Time Management:
  Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently and effectively.

• BA/BS degree or higher
• 4+ years of conducting research, including financial and corporate research
• 3+ years of experience with union, political or community organizing
• Spanish and/or other non-English language skills a plus.

• Under current policy, SOC employees spend at least two days per week in-office at our Washington, DC or New York City office locations and may work remotely otherwise.
• Some travel required.
• Must be willing to work long and irregular hours, including work on weekends as necessary, based on campaign needs.
• The SOC has a mandatory COVID vaccine policy and safety protocols in both our office locations, including a required daily health screening survey for in-office days.

Salary is calculated based on years of experience,…