The Democratic Attorneys General Association provides political and policy support to Democratic State Attorneys General and candidates in their mission to protect citizens, promote progress, and support civil rights.
Title: Deputy Analytics and Technology Director
Reports To: Analytics and Technology Director
Salary Range: $99,000-110,000
**Purpose: **The Deputy Analytics and Technology Director is responsible for implementing DAGA’s quantitative and qualitative research strategy, including modes such as benchmark polling, tracker polling, focus groups, qual boards, message tests and voter modeling. The Deputy Analytics and Technology Director works closely with the Analytics and Technology Director to provide necessary research and data support to other teams at DAGA, AG campaigns and AG offices.
The Deputy Analytics and Technology Director position requires a high level of proven project management success and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research modes. Experience in polling is preferred. Additionally, they must have the capacity to work collaboratively with other teams and outside vendors on complex research projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project manage quantitative and qualitative research projects including polling, focus groups, qual boards, message tests and voter modeling to meet electoral and messaging needs
Synthesize and present results from quantitative and qualitative research to a variety of stakeholders
Cross-reference and synthesize public and partner polling to guide and elevate DAGA and AG campaign polling
Proactively answer cross-departmental research questions and empower data-driven decision-making throughout the organization
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with DAGA’s Political, Research, Communications, Policy and Development teams, as well as outside polling & analytics vendors
Assist Director in creating decks and memos about polling and messaging for major stakeholders
Hire, train and manage Data Team interns
Other duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications:
2-3 cycles (4-6 years) of quantitative or qualitative research experience
Well-versed in market research methodology
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to project-manage large scale projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple layers of stakeholders, both internal and external
Demonstrated ability to identify and select most important findings from data and then communicate results in understandable prose to a diverse, non-technical audience
Previous experience hiring, training and managing staff
Experience with politics and political campaigns a plus
Experience with voter file data or coding in SQL, R or Python a plus
Experience with ad-tracking software (Ad Impact,Big AL) a plus
Sound judgment, trustworthiness and the ability to manage confidential information
Sense of humor and positive attitude
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $99,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
Fully paid health, dental, and vision benefits (includes employees and dependents)
401K match, up to 6%
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance benefits
Pretax spending accounts
Monthly commuter benefit
Monthly remote work stipend
Details:
DC-based preferred, open to remote work for the right candidate
Ability to travel when needed
Application Requirements:
Additional Information:
DAGA’s office is open 9 AM – 6 PM Eastern, but extended and nontraditional work hours are required.
DAGA offices are in downtown DC
DAGA offers a generous benefits package that includes fully paid health, dental, vision, short-term, long-term, and life insurance policies, pretax spending accounts, monthly remote work stipend, or monthly transit benefits
DAGA values a diverse workforce and is committed to a culture of inclusivity, respect, and integrity.
DAGA is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex: age; marital status; personal appearance; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; family responsibilities; disability; genetic information; credit Information; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking. DAGA will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.