Strategic Political Research Lead for Candidate Vetting

Stand Together; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support (Pe

Talkspace

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) in Arlington, VA, seeks a Deputy Political Research Director to lead a research team evaluating candidate policy positions across gubernatorial, state, and federal races. You will partner with internal teams to craft vetting strategies and produce actionable research products.

You bring 5+ years of electoral research, a track record of uncovering critical details, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in political or electoral research on campaigns, committees, PACs, or consulting.
• Proven ability to uncover details in a candidate's record that alter perception.
• Strong organization and multi-project management in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive, unbiased communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Help set the research team’s long-term vision and goals with the Political Research Director.
• Track priorities, remove bottlenecks, and keep work moving efficiently.
• Innovate vetting strategies and tools for policy alignment and reputational risk.
• Conduct in-depth candidate research and deliver clear, defendable recommendations.
• Produce opposition research that is accurate and well-documented.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs, Policy, and State Chapters.

Skills

Political research

Team leadership

Project management

Bias-free reporting

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) in Arlington, VA, seeks a Deputy Political Research Director to lead a research team evaluating candidate policy positions across gubernatorial, state, and federal races. You will partner with internal teams to craft vetting strategies and produce actionable research products.

You bring 5+ years of electoral research, a track record of uncovering critical details, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.