Polling Analyst
Data for Progress is hiring a polling analyst to help expand our mission to empower movements using data. As a data analyst, you’ll spend your days writing survey questions, crunching numbers and crafting policy memos to help make sure progressives have the best information possible. You’ll work closely with our polling team to run tests and prepare data products for the progressive movement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A passion for progressive politics and causes
Interest in political polling and issue research
A basic understanding of statistics and how to turn data into insights
Strong written, operational and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities at a time and meet deadlines
Strong communications skills - you’ll be working with, gathering requirements from and presenting to both internal and external partners
Interest in and desire to learn the steps involved in writing, coding and fielding surveys using tools like Qualtrics
DESIRED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with polling or survey research
Experience at a polling or market research firm
Experience creating weights for survey data
Some familiarity with SQL / R / Python or similar coding languages
Exceptional writing and editing skills
COMPENSATION
$55k - $60k
This is a full-time staff position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Data for Progress is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Moreover, we are committed to developing leaders, policies, and a team culture that embraces diversity and enhances equity. We believe that differences in backgrounds, experiences and identities lead to healthier organizations and stronger teams.
LOCATION
Data for Progress is a remote work friendly environment.
TO APPLY
If you are interested please send your resume, a writing sample, and one example of public polling that you found to be particularly interesting or valuable to our movement to dfp-jobs-posting@dataforprogress.org. Please include “Polling Analyst” in subject heading (no cover letter needed).