Position Summary
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PDP) is seeking an experienced Deputy Data Director for the 2026 Coordinated Campaign. The Deputy Data Director will 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 protection programs.
The Deputy Data Director will oversee staff, support cross-department collaboration, and ensure high-quality, actionable data is available for leadership and field teams. The PDP is committed to electing Democrats at every level of government and building a strong, inclusive organization across the Commonwealth. This is a full-time position based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with potential for travel as needed. This position reports to the Data Director.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Data Director in designing and implementing the campaign's statewide data program, including analytics, reporting, and targeting.
Build and maintain automated and ad-hoc reports to evaluate organizing, volunteer recruitment, and voter contact programs.
Work closely with campaign departments to collect, analyze, and present actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
Administer NGP VAN and other volunteer and voter contact tools, developing training, best practices, and support documentation.
Maintain data standards to ensure data capture and hygiene.
Respond to data support requests and flags.
Collaborate with Organizing, Digital, Voter Protection, Communications, and Operations departments to integrate data insights into program execution.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Data Director.
Qualifications and Requirements
1+ cycle of campaign experience, with specialization in data and analytics preferred.
Proficiency with Votebuilder/VAN at an administrative level.
Intermediate SQL experience; advanced experience preferred.
Experience analyzing large datasets using coding languages like R or Python preferred.
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Shiny) preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and clearly communicate with others about technical concepts regardless of background.
Good personal organization, including ability to meet deadlines and multitask.
Strong ability to communicate priorities and needs orally and in writing.
Desire to ask questions, receive constructive feedback, and grow as a professional.
Commitment to equity and inclusion in working with staff and other stakeholders.
Capacity and desire to work long hours in a campaign setting.
Registered Democrat.
If you don’t meet all the requirements, but you are passionate about Democratic politics and think you would be a good fit, please apply.