Polling Analyst

Position Summary

Data for Progress is hiring a polling analyst to help expand our mission to empower movements using data. As a data analyst, you’ll spend your days writing survey questions, crunching numbers and crafting policy memos to help make sure progressives have the best information possible. You’ll work closely with our polling team to run tests and prepare data products for the progressive movement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A passion for progressive politics and causes

• Interest in political polling and issue research

• A basic understanding of statistics and how to turn data into insights

• Strong written, operational and organizational skills

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at a time and meet deadlines

• Strong communications skills – you’ll be working with, gathering requirements from and presenting to both internal and external partners

• Interest in and desire to learn the steps involved in writing, coding and fielding surveys using tools like Qualtrics

DESIRED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with polling or survey research

• Experience at a polling or market research firm

• Experience creating weights for survey data

• Some familiarity with SQL / R / Python or similar coding languages

• Exceptional writing and editing skills