Political Analyst

Varahe Analytics Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 804,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Varahe Analytics Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a contract-based Political Research Analyst for an 11-month assignment. The role involves primary and secondary research, data-driven insights, and client-ready presentations supported by AI tools and LLMs.

The candidate should excel in data analysis, reasoning, and clear communication in English; Hindi and regional languages are a plus. Willingness to travel and adherence to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and logical reasoning to assess political developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Hindi also preferred.
• Ability to structure documents and present insights clearly.
• Willingness to travel extensively to regions of study.
• Experience in political research, policy, journalism, consulting or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow key political and socio-economic developments in assigned regions.
• Conduct primary research via calls, interviews, FGDs, and investigations.
• Use secondary research to draft detailed reports and insights.
• Leverage AI tools/LLMs for qualitative research and synthesis.
• Create client-ready decks to communicate findings.
• Interface with clients following confidentiality protocols.

Skills

Data analysis

Logical reasoning

Structured thinking

Verbal & written communication

English & Hindi proficiency

Travel willingness

Tools

AI tools & LLMs

Job description

Location: Bengaluru; for projects across India

Please note that this will be a contract-based role with an 11-month contract duration.

About Varahe Analytics

Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign. We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

About the Team

As a part of the Political Analysis team at Varahe Analytics, you will have a chance to understand and analyze politics at the grassroots level in a state, perform original research and analysis in areas related to politics for a national party with presence across India.

The role demands maintenance of high levels of confidentiality, good social skills, an eye for detail and disciplined adherence to documentation protocols and deadlines.

What Would This Role Entail?

• Closely follow all the key political and socio-economic developments in their assigned region along with a broad view of the state’s and nation’s politics.
• Conduct rigorous primary research through phone calls to influencers, focus group discussions, interviews and investigative methods to understand the social and political landscape of the region.
• Use secondary research methods to draw up detailed reports and insights on the state and constituencies to convey past and current political scenarios and developments.
• Use AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) effectively to support qualitative research, information synthesis, analysis and insight generation.
• Develop structured, data-backed and client-ready presentations/decks to communicate research findings and insights effectively.
• Interface with client-side individuals, following all relevant protocols.

Necessary Skills:

• Willingness to travel extensively and apply themselves.
• Must be strong in data analysis, logical reasoning and reading comprehension.
• Structured thinking and ability to logically structure documents and communicate insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of politics and the nature of India’s democracy.
• Good knowledge/proficiency in using AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) for conducting qualitative research, synthesizing information, generating insights and improving research workflows.
• Ability to design and develop clear, structured and client-ready decks/presentations.
• Ability to undertake and monitor multiple tasks and ensure timely delivery while working in a
• Proficiency in English and Hindi is required. Additionally, multilingual proficiency in regional languages/dialects such as Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam is preferred, depending on the role’s requirements.

Good to Have Skills:

• Understanding of native place of residence’s political landscape
• Exposure of working in fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Prior experience in political research, public policy, consulting, journalism, research, or related fields.