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Position Summary

Reports To: National Analytics Director

Department: Analytics

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: The DCCC is hiring an Analytics Insights and Targeting Director for the 2026 cycle. The Analytics Insights and Targeting Director will harness the DCCC’s state of the art analytics tools for use by congressional campaigns across the country. This role directly supports Members of Congress in their analytical needs and supports the DCCC in national strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the highest level of support and service as well as serve as primary liaison with DCCC Directors and cross departmental collaboration by providing prompt, professional responsiveness and excellent analytic insight;
• Present relevant analysis to Frontline members at quarterly Frontline meetings and delegation meetings;
• Foster a culture of learning that encourages Regional Analytics Directors to learn from national research and analysis;
• Coordinate with the National Analytics Director and fellow Directors in executing analysis that remains cohesive across the various stakeholders;
• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director and National Analytics Director to ensure the success of the Analytics team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• [Required] Several cycles of political experience, including at least 2-3 cycles of experience in data, targeting, or analytics;
• [Required] Exceptional public speaking ability with formal and informal groups with data-driven recommendations in a clear and persuasive manner;
• [Required] Intermediate to advanced skills in SQL, G-Suite;
• [Required] Self-directed but collaborative; able to strike the balance between proactive project management and conscientious teamwork;
• [Required] Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• [Required] Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• [Required] Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• [Required] Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels;
• [Preferred] Familiarity with congressional analytics and data strongly preferred;
• [Preferred] Working knowledge of common mapping challenges in data visualization, a working knowledge of GIS systems is preferred;
• [Preferred] Intermediate or advanced skills in Python, R is preferred.

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.