Research Associate, Research Assistant​/Associate, Research Scientist

Research Associate

The DSCC is hiring research associates for the 2026 election cycle. Research Associates produce a large segment of the DSCC Research Department’s work product, and are integral to departmental efforts to hold Republican Senate incumbents and challengers accountable. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Production of DSCC research materials, such as long-term background documents, audio/video research portfolios, and rapid response components. Research associates must be able to effectively execute research tasks assigned by department leadership and independently and proactively identify and develop research strategies and priorities in their battleground states of responsibility.
• Management and training of on-the-ground candidate tracking assets in battleground states.
• Maintaining and updating media monitoring logs and daily clips of assigned battleground candidates.
• Assisting with the production and filing of public records requests.

• At least one cycle of campaign or political committee research department experience strongly preferred. Experience with non-political research methods will also be considered.
• Research associates must be able to work independently and exercise discretion in making significant decisions on DSCC’s behalf with regard to the development and prioritization of the Research Department’s work.

The salary for this position is $62,500 annually.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits with premiums fully paid by the DSCC offered to all employees.
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance fully paid for by the DSCC.
• Short Term and Long Term disability fully paid for by the DSCC.
• FSA Medical Plan offered to all employees.
• More than 10 days of paid time off in each full year of employment (includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation and sick days).
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Monthly transportation benefits paid by DSCC.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit and requires in-person work at DSCC headquarters in Washington, DC.

The DSCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, physical and or mental disability, race, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, religion, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the DSCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DSCC employee.

The DSCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.