Deputy Research Director

DAGA Inc • Washington, DC

17d • $115,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Deputy Research Director provides critical support to the DAGA research team and works directly with the Research Director on overseeing the committee’s opposition research efforts.

Requirements

• Experience as a Research Director on a competitive statewide campaign strongly preferred. Experience in senior-level research management at a political committee or national political campaign will also be considered.
• Management experience as part of a research department or team, including project planning, document editing, and creative goal setting.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information with stakeholders.
• Proficient in LexisNexis and other research tools and software.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proven ability to perform well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and operate effectively in a fluid and fast-paced environment.
• Sense of humor and positive attitude.
• Commitment to DAGA’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing, developing, and editing long-term research projects and investigative materials in partnership with the Research Director.
• Planning and executing investigative research plans, including specific targeting of public records requests or archival research.
• Spearheading the training, long-term management, and development of the Research Associates in partnership with the Research Director.
• Assisting the Communications and Digital departments in the creation and vetting of public facing press, fundraising, and social media assets.
• Helping the Research Director identify departmental priorities, operations and scheduling, and completing other assignments and tasks as needed within the Research Department.

Benefits

• fully paid health, dental, vision, short-term, long-term, and life insurance policies, pretax spending accounts, monthly remote work stipend, or monthly transit benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed