Lead Political Research Strategist

Wwshemi; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Flexible time off

Health and dental plans

Wellness support (Peloton)

Mental health support (Talkspace)

Résumé du poste

Americans for Prosperity in Arlington, VA seeks a Deputy Political Research Director to lead a team researching policy positions across gubernatorial, state, and federal races. You will partner with the Political Research Director to set strategy and deliver defensible, bias-free findings for organizational leadership.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a PBM-driven compensation approach; base salary ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 annually, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of political or electoral research experience on campaigns or related groups.
• Proven ability to find details that change how a candidate’s record is understood.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Commitment to presenting information accurately and without bias.
• Alignment with AFP's vision and approach to political engagement.
• Experience supervising or mentoring a team of researchers or operatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in electoral research or political campaign management.
• Extensive knowledge of policy and electoral landscape.

Responsabilités

• Work with the Political Research Director to set the team’s long-term vision and goals.
• Track research priorities and manage bottlenecks to keep work moving.
• Innovate vetting strategies and tools to assess policy alignment and reputational risk.
• Conduct in-depth research on high-priority candidates and provide clear recommendations.
• Produce opposition research that is accurate, defensible, and scrutinizable.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs, Policy, and State Chapters.

Connaissances

Political research

Electoral research

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Judgment

Nonpartisan analysis

Team supervision

Policy landscape knowledge

Description du poste

Americans for Prosperity in Arlington, VA seeks a Deputy Political Research Director to lead a team researching policy positions across gubernatorial, state, and federal races. You will partner with the Political Research Director to set strategy and deliver defensible, bias-free findings for organizational leadership.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a PBM-driven compensation approach; base salary ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 annually, with potential bonuses.