Share Email Opening Title Financial Analyst  Hiring Manager(s)   Category Senior Associate   Description Posting Number: AOF-58-08-0120-V Department: Research and Strategic Initiatives Annual Salary: $88,369 Special Note: The AFT Research and Strategic Initiatives Department, which provides strategic and analytic support for the AFT's national officers and affiliates engaged in bargaining and issue campaigns, is seeking staff to provide analytic capacity in the collective bargaining program. Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the director of the Research and Strategic Initiatives Department or their designee, the financial analyst will provide strategic and analytic support to AFT affiliates in bargaining situations on the financial condition of employers and the impact of compensation-related bargaining positions. Position Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert on employer finances and the costs associated with employee compensation, especially wages and salaries; Respond to requests for assistance from AFT affiliates to analyze employer finances and cost out employer and union bargaining proposals; Draft requests for information for AFT affiliates to submit through the bargaining process; Collect and analyze data relevant to the bargaining situation, including inflation, cost of living, and other economic factors that may impact the financial condition of employers; Prepare written and verbal analyses to support AFT affiliate bargaining positions; Support interdepartmental efforts to bolster compensation for AFT members through legislative, regulatory or legal action; Identify and evaluate the merits of contract language relating to employee compensation; and Develop and conduct trainings, online and in-person, for AFT affiliates on financial analysis and costing out contract proposals to build capacity.   Position Requirements A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Prior experience with financial analysis in the healthcare industry and the public sector is considered a plus. Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with financial terms and concepts is preferred. Advanced communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to handle confidential information and abide by AFT ethics standards regarding sensitive information. Strong commitment to unions and social justice. Familiarity with the AFT and/or its affiliates is considered a plus.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment The work is generally performed in an office environment but also requires moderate amounts of out-of-town travel.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Financial Analyst   Close Date   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 1/16/2020   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AmericanFederationofTeachers.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Regional Office Manager, Northeast Regional Office in Boston, MA Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Assistant Director, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant, AFT Public Employees in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] File Processing Coordinator in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now]

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