Job Title: Data & Polling ScientistLocation: Washington, D.C. or Remote*Organization: Political Data Firm
Overview: A leading political data firm is seeking a Data & Polling Scientist to develop advanced models predicting public opinion and political behaviors. Utilize your data analysis expertise to refine voter outreach strategies, design insightful surveys, and enhance analytics products. This position demands a robust understanding of political dynamics and a commitment to implementing data-driven solutions for real-world political campaigns.
Job Duties:
- Develop models to predict public opinion and political behaviors.
- Refine target universes for strategic voter outreach.
- Design and analyze politically-informed surveys and experiments.
- Conduct quantitative analysis on electoral and media usage data.
- Create data visualizations to facilitate communication with clients and team members.
- Enhance analytics products tailored to specific campaign needs.
- Advise clients on data-driven campaign strategies, optimizing their impact.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in R, SQL, and Python for data analysis.
- Familiarity with dashboard tools like Tableau or PowerBI for data presentation.
- Understanding of large language models (LLMs); able to apply them in a political data context.
- Strong interest in political data and conservative campaign strategies.
- Capable of independent problem-solving and efficient task management.
- Keen attention to detail with an ability to follow precise instructions.
- Knowledge of the Republican ecosystem is highly preferred.
Salary: $60,000 (Junior) - $100,000+ (Senior) based on experience, plus benefits.
*Note: While the position allows for remote work, especially for senior talent, priority will be given to candidates who are able to work out of the Washington, D.C. office.
