Regional Research Director

Description

Reports to: Research Director

Department: Research 

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters) 

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

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 Research Department at the DCCC conducts opposition research projects, rapid response, proactive attacks on Republican incumbents and challengers, and helps campaigns with paid media, polling, policy questions, and other campaign activities. In this fast-paced office, the ability to multi-task while remaining detail-oriented is a must. The Regional Research Directors will be part of our regional pods, providing research documents and background information vital to campaign success on the ground. For this position, previous opposition research experience is required, along with the ability to develop lines of attack on GOP candidates and execute opposition research and rapid response projects. A successful candidate will be a team-player, highly organized with an eye for detail, and passionate about making sure Democrats across the house battlefield have the tools, resources, and support they need to run effective campaigns. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and producing timely research documents compiling information from public records, news clips, campaign finance reports, travel records, personal financial disclosures and research databases, as well as in-depth research analyzing state legislative and local governmental voting records;
• Researching a story's background to ensure information provided is complete and accurate 
• Serving as the main point of contact for all research-related inquiries from Congressional campaigns in a specific region of the country;
• Helping candidates and campaigns with policy questions, including district-specific issue primers, debate preparation and other background information;
• Working directly with regional teams, including Communications and Political regionals, on proactive press hits on GOP opponents, rapid response to Republican attacks, and supporting campaigns’ various research needs;
• Working with pollsters and media consultants to ensure accuracy of all paid communication, correcting them when necessary; 
• Creating research backup for DCCC paid communications including television, radio, digital, and mail advertising;
• Conducting on-location research when necessary, occasionally requiring travel;
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Two cycles of experience working with opposition research, rapid response, or similar experience required;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Self-motivation, the ability to work independently, as well as a strong commitment to teamwork;
• Organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines a must;
• Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, public records requests, analyzing primary source documents, commonly-used research databases and other basic opposition research tasks required;
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities;
• 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 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 core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

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 equal employment opportunities 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 : $89,964