Deputy Political Research Director

Job overview

The Deputy Political Research Director is an onsite, full-time role in Arlington, VA, with an annual base salary range of $110,000–$140,000; additional bonus compensation may be available. The role supports Americans for Prosperity, part of the Stand Together philanthropic community, in its grassroots policy advocacy work. Working with the Political Research Director, this leader helps set research priorities, improve candidate-vetting methods, and deliver accurate research products and recommendations. The role coordinates with organizational teams and grassroots stakeholders to inform candidate and policy strategies.

What you'll do

• Work with the Political Research Director to set research vision and goals
• track priorities and identify bottlenecks
• improve candidate-vetting strategies and tools
• research high-priority candidates and provide recommendations
• produce accurate, defensible opposition research
• collaborate with Government Affairs, Policy, and State Chapters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

stand together

arlington va

full-time

political research

candidate vetting

opposition research

electoral research

policy research

grassroots advocacy

$110k–$140k/year

6% 401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• flexible time off
• health and dental plans
• wellness and mental health support.

Why this role

Research spans gubernatorial, state legislative, congressional, and Senate races.

About the employer

Stand Together is hiring for this role. Industry: Political Organizations. Sector: 81.