Sr. Political Data Scientist

GoodParty(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$71,998 - $98,510 (estimated)Research

About this role

The Senior Political Data Scientist at GoodParty.org is responsible for developing and refining quantitative models to support independent candidates in elections, utilizing data and experiments to enhance their strategic decision-making. This role involves analyzing public opinion data, designing surveys and field experiments, and identifying new data sources to improve electoral outcomes. The Senior Political Data Scientist will work closely with engineering and product teams to integrate data-driven insights into scalable solutions, driving measurable improvements in political modeling and candidate success.

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Required Skills

Quantitative Models
Electoral Outcomes
Public Opinion Data
Surveys
Field Experiments
Data Analysis
Statistical Programming
Causal Inference
Machine Learning
SQL

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Qualifications

Master’s degree in a quantitative or social science field (e.g., political science, statistics, economics, public policy, data science) and 3+ years of applied work experience
PhD with evidence of experience working quickly with concrete deliverables
5+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience with U.S. election data or other types of U.S. political data
Experience with statistical programming language (preferably R or Python)
Comfortable writing queries in SQL

About GoodParty

goodparty.org

GoodParty.org is a digital platform dedicated to empowering independent candidates to run for office and succeed without the influence of traditional political parties or substantial funding. Founded in 2017, the organization provides essential tools and resources, including personalized voter data, campaign outreach tools, and marketing services to facilitate effective campaigning for independents. GoodParty.org aims to transform civic leadership by supporting candidates with innovative strategies and community engagement.