Data Scientist - Analytics (Senior and Junior)

Role overview Use statistical analysis, research data, and modeled outputs to help political strategy teams make informed decisions. This analytics-focused data science role spans exploratory analysis, visualization, research design, and automation, translating complex findings into practical guidance for technical and nontechnical colleagues. Hiring is expected to begin in January, and role details may change before then.

Responsibilities - Build analytics pipelines that turn model outputs into regularly refreshed reporting on public opinion and voter behavior. - Create visualizations and reporting in R to explain results to nontechnical audiences. - Apply regression and other statistical methods to answer questions from strategists and clients. - Help design research instruments, monitor incoming responses, and analyze results. - Explain model findings to internal stakeholders and distinguish meaningful patterns from possible data or model issues. - Share product feedback with engineering and machine learning colleagues and suggest better ways to interpret and communicate findings.

Requirements - Practical SQL and relational database experience, including the ability to explore unfamiliar data and identify quality issues. - Strong R skills, or substantial Python experience and willingness to learn R. - Experience using GitHub or another version control system. - Ability to draw insights from data, shape a clear narrative, and build effective visualizations. - Strong written and spoken communication, attention to detail, and comfort with open-ended research questions. - Interest in working across disciplines and with stakeholders who have varied technical backgrounds.

Nice to have - Experience with production analytics pipelines, voter file data, or coding with AI-assisted development tools. - Interest in building knowledge of the progressive political landscape.

Benefits and work setup Remote-first, with an office in New York City. Salary is listed at $115,000–$155,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, family-building support, and unlimited paid time off. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.