Data Director — Campaign Analytics & Strategy (Remote)

Job Post; United States; On-site; USD 66,960 - 78,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health + Wellness stipend

Job summary

Our Schools Action Chicago is seeking a Data Director to lead the data infrastructure and analytics for the Chicago School Board election campaign. You will oversee reporting, analysis, and predictive modeling, and train staff to use data and technology effectively across campaigns.

The role requires experience with electoral campaigns, data visualization, and VAN/Votebuilder, plus strong collaboration with senior leaders to drive data-driven decisions amid a dynamic political environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working on electoral campaigns and understanding data needs of campaigns.
• Experience using predictive models for targeting audiences.
• Ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing data-driven strategies across departments.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Google Data Studio or Tableau).
• Familiarity with organizing tools such as ThruText/ThruTalk, Reach, Mobilize, and related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build out OSA's data infrastructure, creating systems and processes that allow data to move efficiently through modern campaign tools and technology.
• Work with the leadership team to develop regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis, including voter registration trends, voter contact results, and predictive model validation.
• Work collaboratively with other senior leaders on organizational-wide priorities.
• Provide extensive training to help staff, candidates, and campaigns utilize data, technology, and VAN.
• Coordinate closely with key stakeholders to align data strategy with broader organizational priorities.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and well-documented data systems across all campaign tools and platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data-related questions, troubleshooting, and technical support across the campaign.

Skills

Electoral campaigns experience

Predictive models

Explain data concepts

Data-driven strategies

Data visualization

Organizing tools familiarity

VAN/Votebuilder proficiency

Google Sheets/Excel

SQL / BigQuery

Data infrastructure leadership

Tools

SmartVAN VAN/Votebuilder

Google BigQuery

Google Data Studio / Tableau

VAN tools (ThruText/ThruTalk, Reach, Mobilize)

Job description

Our Schools Action Chicago is seeking a Data Director to lead the data infrastructure and analytics for the Chicago School Board election campaign. You will oversee reporting, analysis, and predictive modeling, and train staff to use data and technology effectively across campaigns.

The role requires experience with electoral campaigns, data visualization, and VAN/Votebuilder, plus strong collaboration with senior leaders to drive data-driven decisions amid a dynamic political environment.