Senior Analyst - Black Voter Engagement
Senior Data Analyst - Black Voter Engagement
Job Description
HIT Strategies, a progressive Washington, DC research firm is seeking a Senior Analyst to work in the fast-paced environment of qualitative and quantitative research - managing projects that are specifically focused on Black Voter Engagement. Due to the startup nature of the company, a dedicated self-starter who is eager to learn on the job and grow into a larger role would be ideal for this position. We work closely with political organizations and candidates so interest in electoral politics is preferred.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Managing qualitative research projects from setup to analysis
- Managing quantitative polling projects for various clients
- Writing public opinion surveys for a variety of target audiences
- Pulling survey samples from various sources and getting them field-ready
- Monitoring survey responses in real time
- Analyzing completed data and presenting to clients in a visually compelling way
- Managing clients and meeting project objectives
HIT Strategies is a small but rapidly-growing polling, messaging, and strategy firm that uses innovative research methods to understand, communicate with, and mobilize some of the hardest to reach communities in society. Women, millennials (+ gen-z), and minorities are irreversibly shifting voting and consumer patterns in America. At HIT Strategies, we apply our lived experiences at the intersections of society to explore and empower these communities so that our partners can realize the full potential of rapid diversification in America.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We want our team to reflect the incredible diversity of the country. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities and members of other groups who are underrepresented in our political system.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Economics, Statistics, or an equivalent concentration required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- At least three years of previous work experience in a related field and/or with Black Voter Engagement
- Previous experience managing clients and project delivery
- Ability to work with others efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours when the job requires
- Ability to produce a variety of high quality analysis and presentations as demonstrated by portfolio of work samples
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Proficiency with SPSS or equivalent statistical software and Tableau a plus
- Familiarity with VAN, Catalist, or other voterfiles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office - especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Interest in electoral politics