Polling Analyst

DCCC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 winning the House majority. Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle. Position Summary: The DCCC is hiring a Polling Analyst for the 2026 cycle. They will help ensure the accuracy and quality of all polling materials, including assisting Regional staff in reviewing analysis of internal and external polling data. This position will also help organize, aggregate and monitor relevant metrics derived from multiple data sources. The Polling Analyst will track logistics for the DCCC’s modeling programs and assist the committee's robust in-house polling operation. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Requirements

Understanding and an aptitude to learn more about current conversations occurring in the worlds of political polling and modeling
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills are preferred
Experience using SQL and/or familiarity with Python or R is a plus
Familiarity with web-based voter file tools, such as VAN or Catalist is a plus
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to assist in guiding large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple layers of stakeholders, both internal and external
Demonstrated ability to identify and select the most important findings from data, and then communicate results in understandable prose to a diverse, non-technical audience
Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals
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
Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability
Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels

Responsibilities

Maintain internal polling and modeling calendars and polling results and regular reports
Assist Regional staff with the polling process and their analysis of polling results
Maintain systems for tracking the polling received or is publicly available
Assist with internal polling and modeling program execution, including external modeling, technology, and phone vendors
Ensure the highest level of accuracy in our reports and in data entry, through rigorous quality control measures
Provide strategic insights to the Analytics team and other departments based on findings from reports, analyses, and public data

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
Paid parental leave
Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
Pet Insurance Discount
Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
Monthly mobile phone stipend
Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups