About the Opportunity
The North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) is seeking an experienced Deputy Data Director for the 2026
Coordinated Campaign. Deputy Data Directors support the statewide data program, helping to manage and
implement data tools, analytics, and reporting processes that power the campaign’s organizing, voter contact,
and voter access programs.
Our data staff come from a variety of experience and backgrounds. We are looking to build a deeply diverse
team, and are seeking applications from technical folks, traditional campaign staffers, and people with a
passion for numbers and Dems.
This is a full-time position based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with travel as needed. This position reports to the
Data Director.
What Data Deputies Do
Build and maintain automated and standalone reports (Hex, Looker, Spreadsheets) to evaluate organizing, volunteer recruitment, and voter contact programs.
Work closely with campaign departments and senior leadership to collect, analyze, and present ad-hoc insights that inform strategic decisions from raw SQL data.
Administer NGP VAN and other volunteer/voter contact tools, including maintaining security, developing training, data standards, and guidance for non-technical users.
Create evidence-based targeted volunteer and voter contact universes tailored to specific contact modes and program objectives.
Depending on resource availability, manage 1–2 data staff, including providing coaching, feedback, and fostering an inclusive and accountable team culture.
Ensure data quality with automated and manual checks, maintain data pipelines, and troubleshoot complex issues to guarantee smooth operations across programs.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Data Director to support the campaign.
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Experience
1+ cycles involved in a Democratic campaign, possibly with some experience managing staff.
Advanced experience with VAN, Mobilize, BigQuery, and Google Sheets.
Familiarity with predictive models, voter targeting, and their application to campaign programs.
Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience using SQL to pull and transform data from complex datasets.
Experience analyzing datasets using languages like R or Python.
Experience with data visualization tools (Hex, Looker Studio, Tableau).
Strong self-organizational and strategic thinking skills; able to triage and solve problems independently.
Ability to manage staff, provide mentorship, and build an inclusive team culture.
Requirements
Registered Democrat.
Ready to win.
Classification
Exempt (not eligible for overtime pay); temporary position; not a bargaining unit position.
The final date of employment will be 11/15/2026.
Salary & Benefits
The pay range is $78,000 annually or $6,500 per month.
This role includes unlimited paid time off, subject to supervisor approval.
Employees also receive paid holidays, paid sick leave, and various other forms of paid leave.
NC Democratic Party Benefits
All full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, 100% covered by NCDP. This includes
medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Benefits become active on your first day of employment.
Employees can add partners and dependents to health benefits but are responsible for covering the additional
cost.