Senior Campaign Researcher and Data Analyst – Elections

Talener
New York, US
On-site

Job Description

Our Client is a start-up PE/VC fund, focused on harnessing the power of cutting edge technology for social good. This team focuses on a diverse portfolio across public AI, start-ups, and public sector initiatives. We are partnered with them to find a Senior Campaign Research & Data Analyst, to build and operate the analytical engine for a voter research and persuasion program, identifying the most effective messages, audiences, and channels, in an effort to improve Democratic performance in upcoming elections.

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst and Campaign Researcher

Location: NYC – Must be local to NYC-metro area and comfortable working onsite in midtown Manhattan 3x per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Required Skills & Technologies:

  • 6+ years of professional experience that blends political / election research, public opinion / voter sentiment research, and Data and Analytics
  • Hands-on experience commissioning and analyzing survey data, poll data, or focus group data
  • Strong statistical and experimental design skills (ie Audience segmentation, message testing, etc.) – and experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar data tools
  • Experience working with audience segmentation / targeting models
  • Strong analytical skills and experience translating data findings into actionable insights
  • Experience managing multiple data sources simultaneously
  • Experience analyzing campaign and marketing / media performance data across multiple platforms
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills and ability to lead the room and present to executive leaders

Additional skills:

  • Degree in Data/Analytics/Stats, Political Science, Government, or related field
  • Experience working in a small-team / start-up environment
  • Experience working in hybrid research and data analytics role within a political campaign or elections context
  • Strong passion for philanthropy and social impact

Salary: +/- 150,000 – 200,000 base salary (based on experience), plus bonus

Benefits and Perks:

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunity to make large-impact in a highly visible and new role

If interested, please apply directly or reach out to Andrew Zaloom for more information: azaloom@talener.com

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Job Title: Senior Data Analyst and Campaign Researcher

Location: NYC – Must be local to NYC-metro area and comfortable working onsite in midtown Manhattan 3x per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Required Skills & Technologies:

  • 6+ years of professional experience that blends political / election research, public opinion / voter sentiment research, and Data and Analytics
  • Hands-on experience commissioning and analyzing survey data, poll data, or focus group data
  • Strong statistical and experimental design skills (ie Audience segmentation, message testing, etc.) – and experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar data tools
  • Experience working with audience segmentation / targeting models
  • Strong analytical skills and experience translating data findings into actionable insights
  • Experience managing multiple data sources simultaneously
  • Experience analyzing campaign and marketing / media performance data across multiple platforms
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills and ability to lead the room and present to executive leaders

Additional skills:

  • Degree in Data/Analytics/Stats, Political Science, Government, or related field
  • Experience working in a small-team / start-up environment
  • Experience working in hybrid research and data analytics role within a political campaign or elections context
  • Strong passion for philanthropy and social impact

Salary: +/- 150,000 – 200,000 base salary (based on experience), plus bonus

Benefits and Perks:

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunity to make large-impact in a highly visible and new role

If interested, please apply directly or reach out to Andrew Zaloom for more information: azaloom@talener.com

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

SqlPythonRPoliticalElectionPublic opinionVoter sentimentData analytics

Salary

$150,000 - $200,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/16/2026

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