SEIU Local 1
Director of Data Analytics and Strategy
Based in Chicago, IL
Local 1 has been on the forefront of building power for low-wage workers in service industries and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as immigration, racial justice, environmental justice, and economic wins for workers.
We seek a Director of Data Analytics and Strategy to oversee the strategic use of data in effectively supporting our union’s program and mission. Like many organizations, our union is increasingly data-driven in its decision making and now must move toward a sharp vision of data as a valuable asset that can help us achieve our goals.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Officers and Divisional /Department Directors to develop data priorities and strategies and implement them across the union, via work plans.
- Improve data collection and quality and create metrics for measuring data quality; improve linkages between datasets.
- Improve, streamline, and prioritize existing reports and build new ones to reflect organizational goals; standardize and ensure consistency across the organization.
- Be a champion for a data-driven, decision-making culture.
- Develop processes to ensure consistent application and use of analytics.
- Build robust training program and curriculum for various levels of users across the Union.
- Work closely with the IT department in the development of new mobile apps and technologies.
- Work closely with the Dues Department to streamline and improve their processes.
- Create, manage, and control budgets and report expenditures.
- Assist in building relationships in the organization, with vendors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Willing to shadow Organizers in the field speaking directly to members.
Job Requirements:
- 10 to 15+ years of experience, including at least 7 to 10 years management experience.
- Solid technology leadership skills, including high level vision and understanding of data strategy.
- Demonstrated experience improving data quality, reporting and management.
- Strong leadership and communications skills including excellent written, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in information management projects and programs, including implementing/leveraging enterprise application development methodologies.
- Unionware experience is a strong plus.
- Strong direct database design and development experience is necessary.
- Advance SQL scripting skills required.
- Hands -on experience with reporting, visualization, and data analytics tools, such as Tableau and Power Bl is a must.
- Experienced team manager with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and inspire staff, as well as oversee team growth.
- Familiarity with data governance and security/privacy compliance.
- Experience at a membership-based organization, or the ability and willingness to transfer experience from a consumer-facing company and learn our business.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as achieve individual objectives.
- Ability to deliver multiple projects in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- The ability to work with a diverse group of users is a strong plus.
- Bachelor’s degree (experience equivalent will be considered), graduate degree in data science or management a plus.
- Experience with, and commitment to, social justice issues is a must.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary is competitive and negotiable.
- Full benefits package including employer – paid health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and résumé to: https://seiu1.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2kqigccly0h/aa0
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