LIUNA
Laborers’ International Union of North America

Associate Research Analyst
Corporate Affairs

Based in Washington, DC

 

Exempt (y/n): No
Grade: 5
Salary Level: $61,663.42
Location: Washington, DC
Department: Corporate Affairs
Supervisor: Jennifer O’Dell
Date: June 2, 2026

To Apply:
Résumés are to be submitted to Chief of Staff Brian Donohue, via email to kmatthews@liuna.org, no later than June 19, 2026.

SUMMARY: Performs a wide variety of both complex and routine administrative, research and communicative duties related to the work of the Corporate Affairs Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs research and strategic campaign support for use in company campaigns and industry issues. 
• Compiles quantitative and qualitative information on companies & industries, and provides and communicates findings to department staff to assist in department projects. 
• Creates and maintains Department Investment Database.
• Assists the Department in the development of various educational manuals and training materials using graphics formatting computer software. 
• May be required to travel or attend conferences and meetings to perform administrative and/or training duties.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or equivalent. At least four years of research experience and/or comparable computer systems proficiencies with a strong working knowledge of the construction industry and organizational skills. Excellent grammar, proofreading and editing skills. Extensive knowledge of either Microsoft or WordPerfect Suite, Excel and Access.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Well organized,
• Accurate and attentive to detail,
• Excellent communication and public relations abilities,
• Strong typing and computer application skills,
• Working knowledge of complex database systems and Laserfiche applications,
• Ability to assist and support others,
• Ability to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines,
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and office protocol,
• Excellent proofreading and editing ability with special attention to material design and appearance,
• Accountability for work performance and follow-up independent of direct supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• The work environment is a normal office setting. The noise level is moderate.