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Lead Data Strategist

Full Time · Remote · USA

Posted Jul 15, 2026

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  • SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
  • Job Title: Lead Data Strategist
  • Grade: UUR-IV
  • Annual Salary: $108,632
  • Location: All USA
  • Organizational Overview: We are the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a union of about 2 million diverse members in healthcare, the public sector, and property services. We believe in and fight for our Vision for a Just Society: where all workers are valued and all people respected—no matter where we come from or what color we are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come. We are an anti-racist union determined to check corporate power and uproot structural racism through unions—worker power and collective action—and government—legislative and political action. We fight for Unions for All and a Government that Works for All so that all of us, across race and place, can have power together in unions and participate fully in our democracy.
  • Purpose: This Data Systems and Analytics capacity team position is responsible for providing operational leadership in the department’s use of voter, worker and member data.
  • PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)
  • This is a non-management leadership role that incorporates a combination of project management, technical excellence, staff mentorship and strategic planning consistent with campaign goals and the Data Systems and Analytics departments values, standards and practices.
  • Provides assistance in onboarding IU and local affiliate staff with data responsibilities.
  • Interfaces with organizational leaders and external contacts in complex, nuanced and sometimes sensitive stations.
  • Creates and manages systematic processes shared across multiple campaigns or staff teams.
  • Persons in this role are expected to be project leaders; e.g., create plans, assignments, and track progress using one or more systematic project management methodologies to define and achieve organizational goals.
  • Writes original SQL code to manipulate data for campaign reporting and information workflows.
  • Build reports and data visualization or maps, using tools such as Tableau.
  • Exercises subject-matter expertise and thought leadership in development and exercise of the union’s data capacity.
  • Administers SEIU’s campaign data, organizing databases and other technologies employed during SEIU’s political, internal and external organizing efforts.
  • Provides guidance and advice to SEIU Local, State Council and International staff that enhance the union’s membership lists, voter file and Voting Age Population data.
  • Provides guidance and advice to SEIU Division, Local and Organizing campaign staff that enhance organizing lists, professional registries and other potential organizing targets.
  • Works closely with the management teams of various Departments and Divisions to develop and target member, worker and voter contact programs through digital, mail, phones, worksite visits and canvassing.
  • Conducts extensive research and prepares detailed voter, worker or member contact reports and other documentation (graphs, charts, maps) for use by SEIU International Departments, Divisions or campaigns.
  • Implements training of International, State Council, and Local Union staff in the use of campaign data and organizing technology.
  • Represents SEIU in internal and external forums and maintains relations with SEIU locals and state councils.
  • Contacts: Include SEIU and affiliate staff and experts on data, marketing and organizing best practices.
  • Direction and Decision Making: This position reports to the Assistant Director for Political Data and works with a great deal of independence.
  • Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of political, issue or union data/organizing campaign experience. Or, a combination of education and experience that would provide for the exceptional knowledge, skills and abilities in multiple of the following:
  • Skilled in the use of SQL or other coding languages
  • Skilled in one or more project management methodologies.
  • Expert knowledge of on-line databases (e.g. Voter Activation Network - VAN, Civis, and Catalist).
  • Ability to build reports and data visualization or maps, using tools such as Tableau.
  • Demonstrated analytical creativity, problem-solving abilities, and experience managing data programs.
  • Knowledge of labor and/or political field organizing methods.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in politically sensitive situations. Ability to handle multiple sensitive assignments in a timely manner. Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage relationships in complex political and organizational situations.
  • High level of individual motivation, ability to set and meet clear deadlines.
  • Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
  • Skilled in the use of the Google Suite of tools
  • Skilled in the use of geographic and mapping software.
  • Physical Requirements: Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and some travel required
  • Probationary Period: 36 Weeks
  • Compensation & Benefits: SEIU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our values as a labor organization and our commitment to the well-being and long-term security of our staff. Benefits include:
  • A comprehensive, employer-sponsored health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace
  • SEIU believes that workers deserve dignity, stability, and the ability to plan for their futures, and our benefits are designed to support that belief.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
  • For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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