Deputy Political Research Director
Stand Together
Deputy Political Research Director
Stand Together
Philanthropic network funding capacity-building for changemakers
Salary Range: 110000 to 140000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
Help elect policy champions. As Deputy Political Research Director at Americans for Prosperity (AFP), you'll work alongside the Political Research Director to lead a team that researches and vets the policy positions of current and prospective candidates. Your work will span gubernatorial, state legislative, congressional, and Senate races.
You'll partner with teams across the organization to build vetting strategies that identify candidates who will advance AFP's policy priorities. Your team will also create research products that inform other key organizational strategies.
Work with the Political Research Director to set and share the research team's long-term vision and goals
Track research priorities and spot bottlenecks early to keep work moving
Innovate on our candidate vetting strategy and the tools we use to assess policy alignment and reputational risk
Conduct in-depth research on high-priority candidates and deliver clear recommendations to organizational leaders
Produce opposition research that is accurate, defensible, and able to withstand scrutiny
Collaborate with grassroots stakeholders, including Government Affairs, Policy, and State Chapters
5+ years of political or electoral research experience, such as work on local, state, or federal campaigns, political committees, Super PACs, or consulting
A track record of success finding details in a candidate's record that change how their position is understood
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment
Proactive communication that keeps stakeholders informed, plus a record of effective collaboration
Sound judgment and a commitment to presenting information accurately and without bias
Strong alignment with AFP's vision and approach to political engagement
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching a team of researchers or campaign operatives
Demonstrated expertise in electoral research, political campaign management, or other related fields
A significant depth of knowledge of the policy and electoral landscape
Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $110,000–$140,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.
Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.
Philanthropic network funding capacity-building for changemakers
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that supports changemakers by funding capacity-building, connecting them to a national network, and sharing a practical playbook to grow their work. It provides funding, facilitates connections, and offers proven principles to guide scalable programs, helping partners increase impact. The organization combines financial support with a broad, cross-sector network and a results-focused framework, drawing in nonprofit leaders, business executives, civil rights advocates, artists, athletes, and grassroots activists to drive systemic change. Its goal is to transform social outcomes by helping bold changemakers implement scalable, effective solutions across the country.
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