Economic Analyst

Teamster; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health & welfare

FICA reimbursement

pension

401(k)

FSA

vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Teamsters Union DC Headquarters in Washington, DC is seeking Economic Analysts to support bargaining, organizing and strategic initiatives. Analysts review financial statements, evaluate a company’s position, and perform statistical analyses using diverse data sources.

The role involves collaboration with divisions and affiliates, in-person work at the DC headquarters, and travel for meetings and negotiations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected; VBA/CPP skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with research methods and statistical analysis.
• Ability to evaluate a company’s financial position using financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with VBA/macros/C# or C++.
• Experience with statistical software such as R, Python, SPSS, eViews, Salesforce, Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Write research reports and synthesize data from diverse sources.
• Evaluate financial position of companies under consideration.
• Conduct statistical analyses to support bargaining and strategy.
• Interact with Teamsters divisions and affiliates; travel for meetings and negotiations.

Skills

Research methods

Statistical analysis

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

VBA/Macros/C

R/Python/Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics/fin/ba or related

Advanced degrees preferred (economics/math/finance)

Tools

Microsoft Office

VBA

Macros

C#

C++

R

Python

SPSS

eViews

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

Salary Range: $69,864.00 To $88,656.00 Annually

Teamsters Headquarters, Washington, DC

Strategic Initiatives Department, Analytics Team

Job Opportunity for Economic Analysts

The Teamsters Union is the largest and most diverse union in the country with 1.3 million members. For more than a century, the Teamsters Union has been standing up for working people. Although the union is known as the champion of freight drivers and warehouse workers, the Teamsters represent workers in virtually every occupation imaginable.

The Strategic Initiatives Department oversees the Teamsters’ communications, strategic research, economic analysis, and capital strategies as well as the Teamsters History Project. Strategic Initiatives provides essential resources to Teamster affiliates to succeed in organizing, public relations and contract campaigns, expand audience reach and improve messaging and public perception of the Teamsters. The Analytics Team in the Teamsters Strategic Initiatives Department comprises research in strategy, relationships, economics, and public opinion.

Position Description

We are looking for economic analysts to provide support using information from diverse sources. Work products include writing research reports, evaluating a company’s financial position, and conducting statistical analysis in support of bargaining, organizing, and other strategic goals. The analyst is focused on industry and economic topics relevant to the Teamsters Union. Economic analysts regularly interact with Teamsters divisions and affiliates to provide timely answers to research requests. Analysts review, interpret, and compare language from collective bargaining agreements and estimate the cost of contract provisions.

Reports involve consolidating, reading, and analyzing information, creating, manipulating, and analyzing data sets using statistical methods, graphs, and charts. Research topics cover industry and economic issues relevant to the Teamsters Union. Analysts investigate company management, operations, and corporate structures. 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.

Applicants

Applicants for economic analyst positions must have experience in research methods and statistical analysis. The ability to evaluate a company’s financial position using financial statements and other sources is a requirement. Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office suite is expected, with a preference for candidates that have experience using VBA, macros, C#, or C++ to enhance work product. There is also a preference for analysts with experience using statistical analysis software such as R, Python, SPSS, eViews, Salesforce, Tableau, or a like program. An understanding of labor unions and their structure is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary ranges from $69,864.00 to $88,656.00, commensurate with experience and education.

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

• 100% employer-paid health & welfare plan
• FICA reimbursement
• pension
• 401(k)
• FSA
• vacation & sick leave

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, accounting, industrial relations, finance, and/or mathematics required. Advanced degrees in economics, mathematics, business, accounting, or finance preferred.
• One to two years of experience conducting research using databases and web-based resources in a professional environment required.
• Experience in the labor movement preferred.

The IBT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.