Senior Data & Policy Analyst or Senior Research & Policy Counsel

Demos•New York, NY

8d•$105,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dēmos seeks a Senior Data and Policy Analyst or Senior Research and Policy Counsel to conduct data analysis, research, writing, and advocacy on voting rights, political representation, money in politics, immigrant justice, and other democracy issues. The portfolio covers a broad cross-section of issues and may change over time in response to current needs while advancing Dēmos’s long-term power-building agenda. The position leads or co-leads projects within Dēmos’s democracy reform portfolio, working collaboratively across teams and cultivating relationships with external stakeholders. The role conducts original research and policy work, including generating and analyzing election, campaign finance, and other quantitative and qualitative data. It produces publications and advocacy materials, contributes to public comments and legislative testimony, and represents Dēmos externally. For the counsel position, responsibilities also include drafting amicus briefs. Only candidates with a J.D. will be considered for the counsel role. Dēmos uses a hybrid, remote-first work model, with occasional in-person meetings in Washington, D.C., and other locations. Candidates based anywhere in the continental United States who can travel are encouraged to apply. The organization is seeking an immediate hire and accepts applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The position is part of a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.

Requirements

Demonstrated racial equity analysis and practice, integrating consideration of structural implications and disproportionate effects of policies and decisions on race, class, and other group identities.
Excellent writing and analytical skills, including experience taking research and writing projects from initial concept through final drafting.
Project management experience leading work through conceptualization, execution, and completion; strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to take ownership of a body of work and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.
Skill in identifying and cultivating productive relationships in movement building, academia, government, policy, and advocacy organizations.
Ability to build effective internal relationships and facilitate productive collaboration among teams with diverse perspectives.
Content expertise in democracy and voting rights, particularly racial equity in voting access and policy, structural democracy reforms, voting trends, and electoral analysis.
Familiarity with organizations in the voting rights and democracy fields and in racial justice work.
Ability to travel occasionally for conferences and team retreats.
A J.D. is required for consideration for the counsel role.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in data acquisition, generation, and analysis, including synthesizing and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
Familiarity with legislative drafting and the statutory and regulatory aspects of policymaking.
Relationships with local, state, or federal legislative staff.
Experience speaking with reporters and other press representatives, and comfort with varied media, including podcasts, occasional social media postings, and print interviews.

Responsibilities

Lead or co-lead projects within Dēmos’s democracy reform portfolio, collaborating across teams and developing productive relationships with stakeholders in government, elected offices, grassroots movements, advocacy organizations, and academic institutions.
Conduct original research and policy work, including generating and analyzing election, campaign finance, and other quantitative and qualitative data.
Author long- and short-form publications, including research reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, and opinion articles.
Create advocacy materials such as talking points, slide decks, and explainers.
Draft public comments and prepare and deliver legislative testimony.
Potentially help craft language for legislation and ballot initiatives.
Represent Dēmos externally on democracy policy issues through presentations, coalitions, conferences, and media.
For the counsel position, draft amicus briefs in legal cases that can further Dēmos’s mission.