Research Analyst

Description

Reports to: Senior Research Advisor for Products and Training

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 Research Analyst is responsible for conducting long- and short-term research focused on candidates. If you love to get to the bottom of complex issues, make yourself into the best-informed expert on a topic, and hold Republicans accountable, this job may be for you. For this position, previous opposition research experience is preferred.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities:

• Producing extensive research documents compiling information from public sources including news clips, campaign finance disclosures, travel records and receipts, personal financial disclosures, property, court, and business records, and research databases, as well as in-depth research analyzing federal, state and local governmental voting records;
• Creating reports, presentations, and/or publishing articles from research findings for various stakeholders to review;
• Identify and interpret validity of research findings;
• Other duties as needed;

Requirements

• 1 cycle of opposition research experience preferred, or equivalent experience;
• Possess the initiative to work independently, follow through on all projects and meet strict deadlines while remaining highly detail-oriented;
• Self-motivation, as well as a strong commitment to teamwork;
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills;
• Experience in analyzing primary source documents;
• Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, campaign finance or public records, and/or other commonly-used research databases a plus;
• Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not required;
• 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 : $63,000