Political Analyst

Varahe Analytics Private Limited; Panchkula; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Part time

Job summary

Varahe Analytics Private Limited in Panchkula is seeking a Political Analyst to join the Political Intelligence Team for the Punjab region. The role involves conducting political and socio-economic research, monitoring developments, gathering ground-level intelligence, and translating findings into structured insights for strategic decision-making.

Based in Panchkula, the candidate will travel across Punjab and other project locations as needed, engaging with diverse stakeholders and preparing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized institution.
• Fluency in Punjabi (read, write, and speak) with understanding of Gurmukhi, plus Hindi and English.
• Strong research, analytical, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct both primary and secondary research independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze political, social, and socio-economic developments across Punjab at the constituency and regional levels.
• Conduct in-depth secondary research using credible sources, public data, news, and other relevant information.
• Undertake primary research through interviews, field visits, focus group discussions, surveys, and stakeholder interactions.
• Track political leaders, parties, local influencers, key issues, and emerging political trends.
• Develop constituency-level political profiles, stakeholder maps, issue trackers, and analytical briefs.
• Gather and validate ground intelligence from local stakeholders and field networks.
• Analyze political and demographic data to identify relevant trends and patterns.
• Prepare structured reports, research notes, political briefs, and presentations for internal and client consumption.
• Translate complex information and ground-level findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support research requirements and strategic analysis.
• Maintain accurate, structured, and confidential records of research and field findings.
• Stay updated on developments in Punjab’s political, social, economic, and governance landscape.
• Travel across Punjab and other project locations as required for research and fieldwork.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Punjabi language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Location: Panchkula for projects across India

Note : This is a short-term contractual role, with the contract ending in April 2027.

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 with in-depth ground intelligence to support electoral campaigns.

We are passionate about democracy and the politics that shape our world. Our teams bring together individuals from diverse professional and academic backgrounds to develop actionable insights and strategies that contribute to electoral and legislative ecosystems across India.

About the Role

We are looking for a Political Analyst to join our Political Intelligence (PI) Team for the Punjab region. The role involves conducting political and socio-economic research, monitoring developments across constituencies, gathering ground-level intelligence, and translating findings into structured insights for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Punjab’s political landscape, excellent research and analytical abilities, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders on the ground.

The selected candidate will be based out of Panchkula and may be required to travel extensively across Punjab and other project locations as needed.

What Would This Role Entail?

• Monitor and analyze political, social, and socio-economic developments across Punjab at the constituency and regional levels.
• Conduct in-depth secondary research using credible sources, public data, news, and other relevant information.
• Undertake primary research through interviews, field visits, focus group discussions, surveys, and stakeholder interactions.
• Track political leaders, parties, local influencers, key issues, and emerging political trends.
• Develop constituency-level political profiles, stakeholder maps, issue trackers, and analytical briefs.
• Gather and validate ground intelligence from local stakeholders and field networks.
• Analyze political and demographic data to identify relevant trends and patterns.
• Prepare structured reports, research notes, political briefs, and presentations for internal and client consumption.
• Translate complex information and ground-level findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support research requirements and strategic analysis.
• Maintain accurate, structured, and confidential records of research and field findings.
• Stay updated on developments in Punjab’s political, social, economic, and governance landscape.
• Travel across Punjab and other project locations as required for research and fieldwork.

Necessary Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized institution.
• Strong understanding of Punjab’s political ecosystem, current affairs, and socio-political dynamics.
• Fluency in Punjabi (read, write, and speak) with an understanding of Gurmukhi, along with Hindi and English.
• Strong research, analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct both primary and secondary research independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and present findings in a structured manner.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively for field research and stakeholder interactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Good to Have

• Prior experience in political consulting, political research, public policy, governance, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in conducting field research, surveys, interviews, or stakeholder mapping.
• Familiarity with Punjab’s political constituencies, local leadership, and regional issues.
• Ability to build rapport with local stakeholders and gather ground-level insights.
• Experience in preparing research reports, political briefs, presentations, or analytical notes.
• Ability to manage multiple research assignments and workstreams simultaneously.