Description

Reports To: Polling and Modeling Director

Department: Analytics/Targeting

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

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 a Polling Analyst for the 2026 cycle. They will help ensure the accuracy and quality of all polling materials, including assisting Regional staff in reviewing analysis of internal and external polling data. This position will also help organize, aggregate and monitor relevant metrics derived from multiple data sources. The Polling Analyst will track logistics for the DCCC’s modeling programs and assist the committee's robust in-house polling operation. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain internal polling and modeling calendars and polling results and regular reports
• Assist Regional staff with the polling process and their analysis of polling results
• Maintain systems for tracking the polling received or is publicly available
• Assist with internal polling and modeling program execution, including external modeling, technology, and phone vendors
• Ensure the highest level of accuracy in our reports and in data entry, through rigorous quality control measures
• Provide strategic insights to the Analytics team and other departments based on findings from reports, analyses, and public data

Requirements

• Understanding and an aptitude to learn more about current conversations occurring in the worlds of political polling and modeling
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills are preferred
• Experience using SQL and/or familiarity with Python or R is a plus
• Familiarity with web-based voter file tools, such as VAN or Catalist is a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to assist in guiding large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple layers of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Demonstrated ability to identify and select the most important findings from data, and then communicate results in understandable prose to a diverse, non-technical audience
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• 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
• 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
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels

Why You Should Work Here:

• 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.