Deputy Analytics and Technology Director
About The Position
The Deputy Analytics and Technology Director is responsible for implementing DAGA’s quantitative and qualitative research strategy, including modes such as benchmark polling, tracker polling, focus groups, qual boards, message tests and voter modeling. The Deputy Analytics and Technology Director works closely with the Analytics and Technology Director to provide necessary research and data support to other teams at DAGA, AG campaigns and AG offices. The Deputy Analytics and Technology Director position requires a high level of proven project management success and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research modes. Experience in polling is preferred. Additionally, they must have the capacity to work collaboratively with other teams and outside vendors on complex research projects.
Requirements
- 2-3 cycles (4-6 years) of quantitative or qualitative research experience
- Well-versed in market research methodology
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to project-manage large scale projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple layers of stakeholders, both internal and external
- Demonstrated ability to identify and select most important findings from data and then communicate results in understandable prose to a diverse, non-technical audience
- Previous experience hiring, training and managing staff
- Sound judgment, trustworthiness and the ability to manage confidential information
- Sense of humor and positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- Experience with politics and political campaigns a plus
- Experience with voter file data or coding in SQL, R or Python a plus
- Experience with ad-tracking software (Ad Impact,Big AL) a plus
Responsibilities
- Project manage quantitative and qualitative research projects including polling, focus groups, qual boards, message tests and voter modeling to meet electoral and messaging needs
- Synthesize and present results from quantitative and qualitative research to a variety of stakeholders
- Cross-reference and synthesize public and partner polling to guide and elevate DAGA and AG campaign polling
- Proactively answer cross-departmental research questions and empower data-driven decision-making throughout the organization
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with DAGA’s Political, Research, Communications, Policy and Development teams, as well as outside polling & analytics vendors
- Assist Director in creating decks and memos about polling and messaging for major stakeholders
- Hire, train and manage Data Team interns
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Benefits
- Fully paid health, dental, and vision benefits (includes employees and dependents)
- 401K match, up to 6%
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance benefits
- Pretax spending accounts
- Monthly commuter benefit
- Monthly remote work stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
