Deputy Political Research Director

About the role

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way. Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community. Help elect policy champions.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Political Research Director to set and share the research team's long-term vision and goals
• Track research priorities and spot bottlenecks early to keep work moving
• Innovate on our candidate vetting strategy and the tools we use to assess policy alignment and reputational risk
• Conduct in-depth research on high-priority candidates and deliver clear recommendations to organizational leaders
• Produce opposition research that is accurate, defensible, and able to withstand scrutiny
• Collaborate with grassroots stakeholders, including Government Affairs, Policy, and State Chapters

Requirements

• 5+ years of political or electoral research experience, such as work on local, state, or federal campaigns, political committees, Super PACs, or consulting
• A track record of success finding details in a candidate's record that change how their position is understood