Deputy Political Research Director

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

1d•$110,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the countryâ€™s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way. Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community. Help elect policy champions. As Deputy Political Research Director at Americans for Prosperity (AFP), you'll work alongside the Political Research Director to lead a team that researches and vets the policy positions of current and prospective candidates. Your work will span gubernatorial, state legislative, congressional, and Senate races. You'll partner with teams across the organization to build vetting strategies that identify candidates who will advance AFP's policy priorities. Your team will also create research products that inform other key organizational strategies.

Requirements

5+ years of political or electoral research experience, such as work on local, state, or federal campaigns, political committees, Super PACs, or consulting
A track record of success finding details in a candidate's record that change how their position is understood
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment
Proactive communication that keeps stakeholders informed, plus a record of effective collaboration
Sound judgment and a commitment to presenting information accurately and without bias
Strong alignment with AFP's vision and approach to political engagement
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching a team of researchers or campaign operatives
Demonstrated expertise in electoral research, political campaign management, or other related fields
A significant depth of knowledge of the policy and electoral landscape

Responsibilities

Work with the Political Research Director to set and share the research team's long-term vision and goals
Track research priorities and spot bottlenecks early to keep work moving
Innovate on our candidate vetting strategy and the tools we use to assess policy alignment and reputational risk
Conduct in-depth research on high-priority candidates and deliver clear recommendations to organizational leaders
Produce opposition research that is accurate, defensible, and able to withstand scrutiny
Collaborate with grassroots stakeholders, including Government Affairs, Policy, and State Chapters