Remote Political Research Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Location: Remote  
Reports To: Political Director / Vice President of Programs 
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt 

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 

About Higher Heights 

Higher Heights is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to harnessing Black women’s collective political power to elect Black women, influence elections and advance progressive policies.    

Higher Heights for America, a 501(c)4 organization, and its sister organization, Higher Heights Leadership Fund, a 501(c)3 are strategically growing and reconfiguring its team.   

Position Overview 

The Programs and Political Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing the organization’s political data organization and establishing beneficial political partnerships which play a key role in strategic direction and execution This position manages political intelligence, oversees electoral landscape analysis, tracks candidate pipelines, and builds partnerships to ensure the organization is resourcing the right candidates at the right time. They will possess experience and insights into best practices for research, polling and analysis while being able to merge those details into actionable political tactics and messaging. The Political Manager will collect, analyze, and present political and electoral data to guide endorsements, candidate recruitment, programming, and resource allocation. 

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

Key Responsibilities 

Political Landscape Management 

• Under the guidance of the National Programs and Political Director, monitor local, state, and federal political landscapes, including electoral calendars, emerging opportunities, redistricting impacts, and shifts in political and electoral dynamics. 

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of priority states, races, and offices aligned with Higher Heights’ catchment. 

• Produce timely political and electoral memos, briefs, and alerts for Higher Heights Political Action Committee (HH PAC), executive leadership and across the organization. 

• As needed, and under the National Programs and Political Director’s direction, track legislation, political and electoral trends, and power-building opportunities relevant to Black women voters, elected leaders, candidates and candidates considering running for higher office. 

Leadership Pipeline & Support 

• Lead the management and strategic use of the candidate pipeline database, applying independent judgment to assess, prioritize, and track prospective candidates, current candidates, and alumni in alignment with organizational political strategy. Conduct research on potential candidates’ viability, political environment, and ecosystem of support. 

• Assisting the National Programs and Political Director with candidate vetting processes and preparing briefing packets for leadership and HH PAC. 

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

• Support the implementation of leadership development and training programing 

• Work 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. 

Data & Research Management 

• Oversee collection and analysis of political, demographic, and voter data to inform organizational strategy. 

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

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

• Collaborate with the Higher Heights’ Communications, Development and Office of the President teams to ensure landscape data informs strategy, messaging, and training. 

• Support endorsement, resource allocation, and other cross-departmental needs with data and research. 

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

• Contribute to development of multi-year political and program strategies, goals, and metrics for the organization. 

Relationship Management 

• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, political operatives, party committees, and community stakeholders. 

• Identify collaborative opportunities for information sharing, data utilization of third-party tools and platforms, and the assessment of resource allocation. 

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

Qualifications 

• 4–6 years of experience in political campaigns, political data/analytics, advocacy organizations, or electoral strategy. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compensation & Benefits 

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

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

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

• Flexible/remote-friendly work environment. 

How to Apply 

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

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