Senior Political Researcher Job at GoodParty

Assistant Professor in Political Science

Fondazione Collegio Carlo Alberto offers up to two positions as Assistant Profes...

Location

Italy , Turin

Salary:

Not provided

Collegio Carlo Alberto

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD degree in a relevant field
Excellent publication record or a demonstrated potential thereof
Work that integrates theory and empirical research
Conversant with scientific methods
Required to reside in Turin or surrounding area

Job Responsibility

Develop personal research agenda
Lecture, tutor and co-organise the Social and Political Science Senior Allievi Program
Play an active role in the academic life of the Collegio throughout the week
Participate in projects and strategic activities
Possibility to co-supervise doctoral students and offer lecture courses for the University of Turin

What we offer

Generous yearly grant to cover research expenses
Collegio can provide assistance in finding accommodation

Fulltime

Senior Political Researcher

GoodParty.org is looking for a Sr. Political Researcher/Senior Political Data Sc...

Location

United States

Salary:

136000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year

GoodParty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience
or a master’s degree in a quantitative or social science field (e.g., political science, statistics, economics, public policy, data science) and 3+ years of applied work experience
or a PhD with evidence of experience working quickly with concrete deliverables
strong background applying data science, statistics, or computation to politics
experience with public opinion data: either designing and fielding surveys or analyzing combinations of data sources on public opinion or behavior and imputing data where appropriate
experience designing and deploying field experiments, either in the context of a product, campaigns, or governance, or you have a fine sense for identifying natural experiments and opportunities for causal measurement in political data
experience with forecasts, predictions, or inferential models about politics
hands-on experience with U.S. election data or other types of U.S. political data, and are comfortable working with messy, real-world datasets
able to scope questions, choose methods, ship analyses, and iterate independently
used a statistical programming language in a previous role (preferably R or Python), are comfortable writing queries in SQL, and have experimented with how cutting-edge AI models can be used to address political data and research questions

Job Responsibility

Develop, test, and refine quantitative models of electoral outcomes, including vote propensity, voter support scoring, and pathways to victory for independent candidates
model constituencies and public service outcomes by collecting, imputing, and analyzing public opinion data to help independent candidates and public officials better understand and serve their communities
implement and iterate on public opinion measurement methods (e.g., surveys or in-product feedback) to build feedback loops on constituent priorities
design and run surveys and political field experiments to understand how independents can best run, win, and serve once in office
find opportunities for natural experiments in our product, user, and election result data
improve measurements of electoral and public service outcomes
identify new data sources and improve the usage of our existing data on campaigns, elections, voting, and constituencies
partner with engineering, operations, and product teams to incorporate new datasets and modeling into a scalable data pipeline and internal tools
enhance product features for candidates and public officials through the application of political data and modeling best practices, while continuously improving our core political models
work independently as a senior member of a small research team to drive measurable results quickly

What we offer

Innovative Bitcoin denominated deferred bonus plan
work where and how you like, on a fully remote team spread across the country
100% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents
unlimited PTO (sick and vacation) policy
401(k) program available so you can contribute toward retirement savings (no employer match)
individual learning & development budget to fund your growth
workspace setup stipend
$50/month to help with your internet and other expenses if you work from home
co-working option we can discuss
fully funded for our mission

Fulltime

Senior Account Manager

Senior Account Manager is a key support role within our Client Service Departmen...

Location

United States , New York City; Washington; Philadelphia

Salary:

90000.00 - 98000.00 USD / Year

Middle Seat

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4-5 years of experience in digital strategy for clients or on political campaigns
1 cycle of experience leading digital programs – either leading cross-vertical accounts in an Account Lead level role at a political digital agency or serving as a Digital Director for a congressional campaign or organization
Strong verbal and written communicator (both in client copywriting and in the ability to communicate tasks and goals to clients and staff)
Digital strategist who understands the ins and outs of online fundraising, digital content, and paid media
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple accounts simultaneously
Self-starter with a growth mindset who can pick up new programs/tools quickly
Comfortable with tools like ActBlue, Google Workspace, Slack, and CRMs like ActionKit
Demonstrated commitment to progressive campaigns and causes

Job Responsibility

Serve as day-to-day point of contact for 3-5 multi-service client accounts: contributing to deliverable planning, project management, and internal coordination and supporting senior leadership as needed
Deliver clear, compelling updates to clients – presenting topline performance, key trends, and strategic recommendations – with support from senior leadership as needed
Support client management norms, including processes and communications
Lead client calls and support prep work, agendas, note-taking, and action item follow-up
Flag potential client issues/risks early and contribute to internal solutions
Coordinate internal staff across copy, creative, and reporting to ensure smooth execution
Maintain deliverable trackers, calendars, and pacing docs across service departments (email, ads, texts, etc.)
Draft internal briefs and client-ready updates in coordination with staff from across verticals
Document learnings, best practices, and client documentation across accounts
Grow into client ownership over time, taking on increased responsibility and leadership as skills develop

What we offer

Salary starts between $90,000 and $98,000 with additional compensation based on performance
100% premium coverage for health, dental and vision
Zero deductible health plan
Profit-sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle Seat
Mobile phone reimbursement up to $50 per month
One Medical health service: video call or chat with doctors, no wait-time appointments
Health Advocate: the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy and assistance company
6% employer match on your 401k retirement account
20 paid vacation days off, plus your birthday and your Anniversary at Middle Seat
Unlimited sick leave

Fulltime

New

Senior Director, Political Affairs

AHLA is seeking a full-time Senior Director, Political Affairs. The Senior Direc...

Location

United States , Washington

Salary:

130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

American Hotel & Lodging Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, Communications, or related area or equivalent work experience
5-10 years of experience in PAC management, political fundraising, campaign finance compliance, and/or related public affairs roles
Extensive knowledge of FEC compliance, federal and state campaign finance laws, and lobbying disclosure requirements
Demonstrated experience in a senior role managing a corporate, association, or other PAC program with national reach
Proven strategic thinker and collaborator with the ability to lead complex projects and drive a large political program
High-level project management, analytics, and organizational skills
Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills, including for executive-level audiences
Strong political acumen and understanding of the political campaign ecosystem
Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive political and legal matters
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while also being an excellent collaborator

Job Responsibility

Lead and evolve the long-term vision, growth strategy, and operations of HotelPAC to enhance its influence and fundraising capabilities with a goal of reaching $1.5m per year in donor contributions
Serve as the primary architect of all PAC-related strategic plans, solicitation campaigns, donor engagement, and stakeholder communications
Provide strategic counsel to senior AHLA leadership and the PAC Board, including regular analysis, reporting, and recommendations to advance AHLA’s advocacy objectives
Develop high-level presentations and strategic reports for Executive Leadership, Board Members, and the PAC Advisory Council
Ensure full compliance with all FEC, IRS, and state-level regulatory and reporting requirements for PACs, c4 entities, and lobbying disclosures
Oversee the preparation and timely filing of federal and state lobbying and campaign finance reports in coordination with legal and compliance vendors
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on campaign finance law, corporate PAC governance, lobbying compliance, and ethics
Direct external compliance consultants and legal counsel to maintain audit-ready records and mitigate risk exposure
Design and manage year-round PAC marketing, communications, and fundraising strategies targeting member companies and industry leaders
Drive donor cultivation initiatives, including executive-level engagement, peer-to-peer outreach programs, and customized solicitation campaigns

Fulltime

New

Senior Researcher - Polling

Prolific is a BPC-accredited pollster with an established polling operation in t...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Prolific

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Masters degree or higher in political science, survey methodology, statistics, or a related quantitative field
Strong technical knowledge of polling methodologies — raking, post-stratification, MRP — including when to apply them and the ability to implement them in code
2+ years experience delivering public opinion research outside of academia (i.e., you've shipped polls that people have actually seen)
An ideas-focused thinker who is able to tackle novel methods and innovative concepts head on
Familiarity with the practicalities of online panel research, including the trade-offs involved in non-probability sampling
A solid understanding of the UK and US polling landscape (and ideally beyond)
Comfortable operating autonomously and building something from the ground up
Confident communicator who can translate complex methodology for non-technical audiences
Genuine curiosity about research beyond polling. You're excited by questions around data quality, representativeness, and the future of online research

Job Responsibility

Designing and executing polling and public opinion programmes: methodology development, questionnaire design, sampling strategy, weighting approaches, and data collection oversight
Innovating on polling methodology: tackling hard problems, testing new sampling and data approaches, exploring synthetic data augmentation, and validating methods against real-world outcomes
Analysing and reporting: producing clear, compelling reports for internal teams, external partners, and media audiences
Acting as a public face for Prolific's research: serving as one of our media liaisons for polling releases, providing expert commentary, and representing Prolific at industry events
Building our polling infrastructure: collaborating with Marketing and Design teams to create data visualisations and develop a centralised polling hub
Managing external relationships: working with PR partners, our marketing team, and cultivating media contacts to maximise the reach and impact of our work
Contributing to wider research projects: applying your research expertise to other initiatives within the sciences team

What we offer

competitive compensation
benefits
flexible remote working options

Head of Government Relations & Policy

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the not-for-profit sector? Our cli...

Location

United Kingdom , City of London

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in a policy role at a senior/managerial level
Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
Strong managerial skills, including experience in leading teams and managing external partners
A degree in a relevant subject and a passion for public policy

Job Responsibility

Identify and champion policy solutions for key issues affecting our members
Develop and oversee a robust research programme that aligns with our strategic priorities
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including government officials and MPs
draught high-quality public affairs materials, including briefings, speeches, and updates
Lead and inspire the policy and research team, managing outputs and ensuring excellence
Monitor the political landscape to provide insightful recommendations to senior leadership

What we offer

Hybrid & Flexible Working: Embrace a work-life balance with 3 days in the London office and 2 days working from home
Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Financial Security: Benefit from a money purchase pension scheme and life assurance
Health & Wellbeing: Access comprehensive private medical insurance, cycle-to-work schemes, and corporate gym discounts
Thoughtful Perks: Free tea, coffee, fresh fruit onsite, eye care vouchers post-probation, and an interest-free season ticket loan

Fulltime

Policy Events Manager

Policy Events Manager for a Not For Profit Membership Organisation. Hybrid Worki...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

44200.00 GBP / Year

Membership Bespoke

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience creating high-level event content
Passion for politics, government, and public affairs
Ability to research hot policy topics, shape agendas, and secure senior speakers

Job Responsibility

Take ownership of 40+ flagship events a year, including briefings, roundtables and dinners
Work on themes such as Westminster politics, lobbying, regulation, the economy, and business
Work directly with senior leaders across government, parliament, business, and civil society

What we offer

excellent benefits

Fulltime

New

Senior Public Affairs Manager

As a Senior Public Affairs Manager, you will maximise the profile, influence and...

Location

United Kingdom , Wimbledon

Salary:

55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

CIPD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strategic understanding of the political landscape, institutions and processes and how they can support organizational objectives
Established experience of working in a strategic role advising senior leaders in the political, policy and/or public affairs environment
Experience of working with senior policy stakeholders and the media
Experience of developing and delivering an effective public affairs strategy that aligns wider organisational objectives
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and clearly demonstrating the ability to build and maintain effective relationships
Experienced at representing organisations in the media and in advising on and drafting media lines aligned with policy and public affairs objectives
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects independently, often at short notice and to tight deadlines
Experience of writing for different audiences, including letters to parliamentarians, policy briefings, research, and social media content
Experience of people management and in managing and developing a small team
Experience of managing external consultants to support the work of the team

Job Responsibility

Developing and leading the Public Affairs strategy to raise the profile, influence and voice of the CIPD with key political, policy maker, business and opinion former audiences, in support of the CIPD’s overall purpose, vision and priority themes
Improving the impact of our public policy work with government and raise the profile of our policy work with the HR profession, CIPD members and potential commercial partners
Working with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure that public affairs activity is integrated into our social media output, member content and where appropriate translated into high profile media coverage for the CIPD
Managing and developing the public affairs team, ensuring it is fully integrated strategically into business planning and supports the delivery of the wider strategy
Working collaboratively with and supporting the Head of Public Policy and Practice with the annual budgetary, content and engagement planning process for Policy, including drafting and managing the annual budget for public affairs, evaluating suppliers and supporting quarterly budget reviews
Providing expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive, the senior leadership team and the Heads of the departments on all matters of political engagement and policy influencing for the organisation, including understanding key organisational opportunities and reputational risks
Creating regular reports for the Board and wider organisation to outline progress on the public affairs strategy and key milestones for the public policy reach and profile
Developing the CIPD’s network of relevant political, policy maker and opinion former stakeholders, maximising CIPD’s engagement and influence with key Ministers, Special Advisors, Civil Servants and Parliamentarians

What we offer

28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days
personal development allowance
access to an award winning pension scheme
a cashback health scheme

Fulltime

Senior Political Researcher

GoodParty

Location:
United States

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

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