Director, Research

Description

FP1 Strategies, a public affairs and political consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is looking for an experienced opposition researcher for our D.C.-based firm. Working with the FP1 Research Team, the Director will:

• Manage and build out research books on issues, organizations and individuals
• Prepare original research documents and backgrounders for use in client advertising and new business pitches
• Maintain the firm’s research documents and database
• Pull campaign finance reports and analyze congressional voting records
• Real-time monitor clients, issues and items of interest to clients
• Conduct bias analysis and vetting as needed
• Generate research support for client deliverables, such as op-eds and press releases

Requirements

Ideal candidates will meet the following requirements:

• 3-5 years of political research experience
• Proven ability to analyze a large amount of information from a wide range of sources and synthesize it into a clear and accessible product
• Previous experience in RNC-style formatting and a keen eye for detail is a plus
• Experience using research databases (LexisNexis, Congress.gov, IQ Media, TV Eyes, FEC, Bloomberg Gov)
• Experience in online public records research and FOIA and state-level information requests
• High understanding of local, regional and national politics and current events
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work as part of a team
• Able to multitask high priority projects on tight deadlines
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Adaptive and flexible to changing needs of the workplace
• Strong writing and editing skills

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, medical and dental insurance as well as a fast-paced work environment on a growing team with many opportunities for growth and advancement.