Deputy Research Director
Washington, DC
Independent Expenditure – Research /
Full-Time, Cycle Based /
On-site
House Majority PAC is an organization designed to hold Republicans accountable and help elect more House Democrats. House Majority PAC is committed to building a long-term organization that can take on the Republican outside groups in the battle for the House Majority.
The Deputy Research Director will work closely with House Majority PAC’s Research Director and Regional Research Desks, assisting with training, management, and executing an independent expenditure research program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Research Director with management of five regional research desks and oversight of daily research team process and program execution
- Create and edit side-by-side and backup documentation for House Majority PAC paid communications, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness
- Edit and assist in completion of opposition and self-research memos as needed
- Work with paid media and polling consultants to deliver the most effective communications
- Review House Majority PAC communications in districts, including television, digital, and mail advertising
- Serve in a senior leadership role for the Independent Expenditure, as top advisor to the Research Director, and second in command of the research team
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting Democratic values and causes
- BA/BS degree
- Minimum two cycles of experience in the opposition research field
- Experience with independent expenditure and paid media ad backup
- Experience working in the U.S. House of Representatives or on House campaigns highly preferred
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities; ability to work independently and proactively
- Ability to work under pressure and remain flexible and adaptable as needs and priorities change; experience managing to multiple deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Solid verbal, written, research, and interpersonal skills
- Sense of humor, ability to have fun, and an interest in working within a high-performing team environment
- Some management experience preferred
SALARY: starting at $100,000 annualized, commensurate with experience.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision; with 100% coverage for eligible staff and 80% coverage for eligible dependents.
- Over 25 days of paid time off including; federal holidays, vacation days, and personal days.
- Monthly stipends for transportation and cell-phone expenses.
- 401k program with a 4% employer match.
- and more!
House Majority PAC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving our goals. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
