Regional Research Director

Description

Reports to: Research Director

Position Summary:

The Research Department at the DCCC conducts opposition research projects, rapid response, proactive attacks on Republican incumbents and challengers, and advises campaigns on paid media, polling, policy questions, and other campaign activities.

In this fast-paced office, the ability to multi-task while remaining detail-oriented is a must.

For this position, previous opposition research experience is required, along with the ability to develop lines of attack on GOP candidates and execute opposition research and rapid response projects.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
Producing timely research documents compiling information from public records, news clips, campaign finance reports, travel records, personal financial disclosures and research databases, as well as in-depth research analyzing state legislative and local governmental voting records;
Serving as the main point of contact for all research-related inquiries from Congressional campaigns in a specific region of the country;
Helping candidates and campaigns with policy questions, including district-specific issue primers, debate preparation and other background information;
Working directly with regional teams, including Communications and Political regionals, on proactive press hits on GOP opponents, rapid response to Republican attacks, and supporting campaigns’ various research needs;
Conducting on-location research when necessary, occasionally requiring travel;
Other duties as needed.
Required Skills:
Previous political campaign research experience or comparative experience working with community, advocacy or electoral organizations required, with preferably two cycles of experience working with opposition research, rapid response or similar experience;
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
Self-motivation, the ability to work independently, as well as a strong commitment to teamwork;
Organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines a must;
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;
Passionate about making sure Democrats across the House battlefield have the tools, resources, and support they need to run effective campaigns;
Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, public records requests, analyzing primary source documents, commonly-used research databases and other basic opposition research tasks required.
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
Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not required.
Why You Should Work Here:
We recognize and reward hard work with a high-quality benefits package that includes:
o More than 25 days of paid time off, including holidays, time off around holidays, vacation, and sick days.

o Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance

o Up to 4% retirement employer match contribution

o Monthly mobile phone stipend

o Monthly use-it-or-lose-it transit benefits for employees located in the DC region
Opportunity to contribute at a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America care about most.

Learn, develop and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns.

Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation.
Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues.

Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC.

Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels with regard to hiring, contracting, and political strategy
Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2022 election cycle
About the DCCC:

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.

In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts.

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 protecting the House majority.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

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DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment

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DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party.

Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats.

To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.