Senior Political Research Analyst

United States·ArlingtonFull-timesenior

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Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed,…

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Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.

Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

As a Senior Political Research Analyst, you will leverage your research experience to better inform our electoral strategies.

Conduct policy and legislative research on political candidates and analyze research findings

Work closely and communicate with internal teams on policy perspectives and priorities to help inform their work and collaboration across the organization

Perform open-source research on a variety of individuals to inform our decision-making

You will write, edit, and substantiate claims made in a variety of research documents

Develop and expand your knowledge base on legislation at the federal and state levels

Track and identify changing candidate positions on a variety of priority issues

Generate and inform product development with other internal teams

4+ years of political research experience
Effective oral and written communicator
Incredible, unrelenting attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple projects, customers, and deadlines amidst shifting priorities and embrace change
High degree of digital literacy and social media knowledge
Experience with lesser utilized and not mainstream social media platforms
Self-starter and have demonstrated experience learning and adapting to changing plans and environments
A keen desire to assist in driving impactful changes across all levels of society and appreciate that while politics and elected officials are part of that transformation, they aren’t the only solution
An incessant curiosity to find the answer and facts and present information in an unbiased, accurate manner
Experience performing and critically analyzing open-source research
Knowledge of domestic political landscapes
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.

A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.

Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.

Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.