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Political Analyst

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... with Intelligence Community peers, and professional conferences. You may also participate in ... Political Science * At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Additional information Candidates should ...

Overview VTG is seeking entry level college graduates to start their career in the Intelligence ... Political Science, Government Affairs or International Affairs preferred but not required OR four ...

Provides intelligence for Secretariate-level staff for future planning and study support ... Assesses future and on-going political-military developments, military capabilities and doctrine ...

$110K - $143K/yr

Performs independent research and analysis on intelligence information from multiple sources on ... Disclosure of Political Appointments * Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have ...

Skills and Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, Political Science, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education ...

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... fields of political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, technical or military ... Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) data with a focus on enabling cyberspace operations; 2) Perform ...

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How much do political intelligence jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for political intelligence in the United States is $104,643.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Political Intelligence professional typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Political Intelligence professionals frequently work cross-functionally, partnering closely with public affairs, legal, compliance, and government relations teams. Their role involves gathering and analyzing legislative, regulatory, and policy developments to advise on potential business impacts. Regular collaboration ensures that organizational strategies align with the external political landscape and that all stakeholders are informed about emerging risks and opportunities. Effective communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as these professionals often serve as a bridge between external political developments and internal decision-making.

What is the difference between Political Intelligence vs Lobbyist?

AspectPolitical IntelligenceLobbyist
CredentialsTypically requires political science, public policy, or related degrees; certifications varyOften holds degrees in law, political science, or public relations; may have lobbying certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, analyzing political trends, policy impacts, and government activitiesAdvocacy-driven, engaging with policymakers, preparing lobbying strategies
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, political consulting firms, think tanksPrivate companies, trade associations, advocacy groups

Political Intelligence professionals analyze political trends and provide strategic insights, while lobbyists actively advocate for specific policies or interests. Both roles require understanding government processes, but Political Intelligence focuses on research and analysis, whereas lobbyists engage directly with policymakers to influence legislation.

What is political intelligence?

Political intelligence refers to the collection and analysis of information about political trends, developments, stakeholders, and policy changes that could impact organizations, governments, or businesses. Professionals in this field monitor legislative activity, government decisions, and political movements to provide strategic insights and risk assessments. Their work helps organizations anticipate regulatory changes, influence policy, and make informed decisions regarding public affairs. Political intelligence is essential for effective lobbying, compliance, and strategic planning in various sectors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Political Intelligence Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Intelligence Analyst, you need a strong background in political science, international relations, or a related field, along with exceptional research and analytical skills. Familiarity with data analysis software, open-source intelligence tools, and geopolitical risk platforms is commonly required. Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and discretion are soft skills that set top analysts apart. These competencies enable accurate assessments of political developments, supporting informed decision-making in fast-changing environments.
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Infographic showing various Political Intelligence job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,643 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Programs & Political Manager

Higher Heights

Washington, DC โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Location:ย Remoteย ย 
Reports To: Political Director /ย Vice President of Programsย 
Job Type: Full-Time, Exemptย 

Salary Range:ย $65,000 -ย $70,000ย 

Aboutย Higher Heightsย 

Higher Heights is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to harnessing Blackย womenโ€™s collectiveย political power to elect Black women, influenceย electionsย and advance progressive policies.ย ย ย ย 

Higher Heights for America, a 501(c)4 organization, and its sister organization, Higher Heights Leadership Fund, a 501(c)3 areย strategicallyย growing andย reconfiguringย itsย team.ย ย ย 

Position Overviewย 

Theย Programs and Politicalย Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing the organizationโ€™s politicalย data organizationย and establishingย beneficialย politicalย partnershipsย which playย a key role in strategic directionย and executionย This position manages political intelligence, oversees electoral landscape analysis, tracks candidate pipelines, and buildsย partnershipsย to ensure the organization is resourcing the right candidates at the right time. Theyย willย possessย experience and insights into best practices for research,ย pollingย and analysis while being able to merge those details into actionableย political tactics and messaging.ย Theย Political Manager will collect, analyze, and present political and electoral data to guide endorsements, candidate recruitment, programming, and resource allocation.ย 

This role is ideal for someone who is data-driven, politically savvy, and passionate about expanding representation at all levels of government.ย 

Key Responsibilitiesย 

Political Landscape Managementย 

  • Under the guidance of the National Programsย and Political Director,ย monitorย local, state, and federal political landscapes, including electoral calendars, emerging opportunities, redistricting impacts, and shifts in politicalย and electoralย dynamics.ย 

  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of priority states, races, and offices alignedย with Higher Heightsโ€™ catchment.ย 

  • Produceย timelyย politicalย andย electoral memos, briefs, and alerts forย Higher Heightsย Politicalย Actionย Committeeย (HHย PAC), executiveย leadership andย acrossย theย organization.ย 

  • As needed, and under the National Programsย and Political Directorโ€™s direction, track legislation, politicalย and electoralย trends, and power-building opportunities relevant toย Black womenย voters, elected leaders,ย candidatesย and candidatesย consideringย running forย higher office.ย 

Leadershipย Pipeline & Supportย 

  • Lead the management and strategic useย of the candidate pipeline database, applying independent judgment to assess, prioritize, and track prospective candidates, current candidates, and alumni in alignment with organizational politicalย strategy. Conductย research on potential candidatesโ€™ viability, political environment, andย ecosystem ofย support.ย 

  • Assisting the National Programsย and Political Directorย withย candidateย vetting processes andย preparingย briefing packets for leadership andย HH PAC.ย 

  • Support candidate onboarding and ongoing engagement to ensure they are fully resourcedย 

  • Support the implementation of leadership development andย trainingย programingย 

  • Workย across teams to development and implement ongoing engagement with members and stakeholders through virtual and in-person activations, including volunteer opportunities, GOTV efforts, and election-night events, in coordination with cross-departmental teams.ย 

Data & Research Managementย 

  • Oversee collectionย andย analysis of political, demographic, and voter data to inform organizational strategy.ย 

  • Develop dashboards and reports to visualize emerging trends, candidate progress, and overall landscape conditions.ย 

  • Provide strategic leadership for the #BlackWomenRun database, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and cross-system alignment to inform organizational decision-making. Strategicย Planning & Cross-Department Supportย 

  • Collaborate with theย Higher Heightsโ€™ Communications, Development and Office of the Presidentย teams to ensure landscape data informs strategy, messaging, and training.ย 

  • Support endorsement,ย resourceย allocation,ย and other cross-departmental needsย withย data and research.ย 

  • Provide guidance on targeting, district dynamics, and competitive assessments for key races.ย 

  • Contribute to development of multi-year politicalย and programย strategies, goals, and metrics for the organization.ย 

Relationship Managementย 

  • Build andย maintainย relationships with partner organizations, political operatives, party committees, and community stakeholders.ย 

  • Identifyย collaborativeย opportunitiesย for information sharing,ย dataย utilizationย ofย third-partyย tools andย platforms,ย and the assessment of resource allocation.ย 

  • Ensure open communication loops between candidates, staff, and partners.ย 

Qualificationsย 

  • 4โ€“6 years of experience in political campaigns, political data/analytics, advocacy organizations, or electoral strategy.ย 

  • Strong understanding of U.S. electoral systems, political dynamics, and campaign operations.ย 

  • Demonstrated experience with political research, data analysis, or voter file tools (Airtable, etc.).ย 

  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear political briefs, memos, and analyses.ย 

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities.ย 

  • Strong relationship-building abilities and comfort working with candidates and senior stakeholders.ย 

  • Commitment to advancing representation and supporting candidates from historically underrepresented communities.ย 

Compensation & Benefitsย 

  • Salary:ย $65,000 -ย 70,000 -ย commensurateย with experience.ย 

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.ย 

  • Paid time off, holidays, and professional development support.ย 

  • Flexible/remote-friendly work environment.ย 

How to Applyย 

Submitย through hiring portal.ย Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.ย 

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