Research Analyst

Reports to: Deputy Research Director

Position Summary:

The Research Department at the DCCC conducts opposition research projects, rapid response, proactive attacks on Republican incumbents and challengers, and helps campaigns understand policy issues, with debate preparation, and other campaign activities. In this fast-paced office, the ability to multi-task while remaining detail-oriented is a must. If you love to get to the bottom of complex issues, make yourself into the best-informed expert on a topic, and hold Republicans accountable, this job may be for you.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Producing extensive research documents compiling information from public sources including news clips, campaign finance disclosures, travel records and receipts, personal financial disclosures, property, court, and business records, TV, radio and digital media, and research databases, as well as in-depth research analyzing federal, state and local governmental voting records;
• Conducting on-location research, requiring the willingness to occasionally travel on short notice (as conditions permit);
• Other duties and research projects as needed.

Required Skills:

• Possess the initiative to work independently, follow through on all projects and meet strict deadlines while remaining highly detail-oriented;
• Self-motivation, as well as a strong commitment to teamwork;
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills;
• Experience in analyzing primary source documents;
• Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, campaign finance or public records, and/or other commonly-used research databases a plus.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not required.
• Previous opposition research experience preferred.
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work with a high-quality benefits package that includes:

o More than 25 days of paid time off, including holidays, time off around holidays, vacation, and sick days;

o Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance;

o Up to 4% retirement employer match contribution;

o Monthly mobile phone stipend;

o Monthly use-it-or-lose-it transit benefits for employees located in the DC region.

• Opportunity to contribute at a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America care about most;
• Learn, develop and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns;
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation;
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues;
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC;
• Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels with regard to hiring, contracting, and political strategy;
• Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2022 election cycle.

About the DCCC:

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives; The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. DCCC’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with DCCC.

DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats; To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.