Analytics Director

Description

Reports To: Deputy Executive Director

Department: Analytics 

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full Time, Salary Exempt 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: The Analytics Director is responsible for working with the Deputy ED in ensuring the Committee and targeted battleground campaigns have high-quality analytics that facilitate the goal of winning a Democratic Majority in the House of Representatives. They manage the day-to-day work of the analytics team staff members, including but not limited to all targeting, modeling, and polling projects for the Committee and battleground races. In addition, the individual will advise on any in-house data and engineering products as needed.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Hiring and day-to-day management of the Analytics Department; 
• Work closely with Deputy ED and outside partners and consultants to design and test messaging that builds winning coalitions in battleground districts; 
• Work with the Deputy ED to ensure reports and presentations for battleground Members and candidates are concise and actionable;
• Work with the Deputy ED to ensure the Committee and battleground races make data-grounded decisions to optimize paid media spends; 
• Serve as thought partner and strategic collaborator with analytics departments of sister committees;
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the Analytics team. 

Requirements

• Extensive experience in campaign data and analytics; 
• Proven ability to build and manage a team;
• Working understanding of SQL, Phoenix, and the DNC database infrastructure;
• Strong familiarity with the diverse roles of polling and modeling in campaign research and their role in strategic advising;
• Experienced mentor to analysts working in a multidisciplinary campaign team environment; 
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team and collaborate with many strategic partners; 
• Commitment to electing Democrats and reclaiming the House majority;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with Members, candidates, and staff at all levels;

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns 
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues 
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC
• Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels regarding hiring, contracting, and political strategy

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) 
• Paid parental leave 
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC 
• Monthly mobile phone stipend 
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Resource Groups 

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy: 

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability,  actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status,  genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. 

Salary : $155,000