EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Deputy Chief Technology Officer to join our Data and Technology team. EMILY's List has raised over $500 million to support pro-choice Democratic women candidates – making them one of the most successful political organizations ever. Our grassroots community of over five million members helps Democratic women wage competitive campaigns – and win. We recruit and train candidates, support strong campaigns, research the issues that impact women and families, and turn out women voters. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect 116 women to the House, 23 to the Senate, 12 governors, and over 800 to state and local office. Forty percent of the candidates EMILY's List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color. Since the 2016 election, thousands of women and counting have reached out to us about running for office. To harness this energy, EMILY's List has launched Run to Win, an unprecedented effort to help more women run and win at the local, state, and national levels.
Principal Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief Technology Officer (DCTO) will assist in leading the wider Data and Technology team at EMILY's List. The DCTO will serve as the primary data, analytics, and targeting lead for campaign and electoral data, while managing the team that oversees data and analytics for all other departments at EMILY's List including Direct Marketing and Digital. The DCTO will also help lead the wider department, and be part of strategic thinking around EMILY's List use of technology. The DCTO will have a wide understanding of all things technical and data, and understands the nuances of both politics and technology.
Specific Duties
- Directly manages data staff of the Data & Technology department.
- Advises EMILY's List campaigns and political staff in using data to assess various races and districts.
- Works across departments to determine use of organizational data and identify places of overlap and collaboration.
- Serves as EMILY's List primary liaison for data issues to other likeminded organizations including the DSCC, DCCC, DGA, Analyst Institute.
- Manages and works closely with EMILY's List data and analytics consultants and vendors.
- Partners with Chief Technology Officer to develop wider vision for data, analytics, and technology at EMILY's List.
- Occasionally steps in to help the various junior members of the team across disciplines including data, security, and IT support.
- Serves as liaison to senior leadership team when Chief Technology Officer is unavailable.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The Deputy Chief Technology Officer is a leader on the Data & Technology team. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in politics, technology, or both. Candidates should have strong familiarity with common data tools such as Excel or SQL, a working understanding of political data and voter files, project management experience, and experience managing staff. Ideal candidates will also have knowledge of technical infrastructure such as AWS, Active Directory and G Suite administration, as well as broad knowledge of cloud technology and security infrastructure.
Candidates must have an interest in electing pro-choice Democratic women. Strongly prefer candidates who have worked as professional staff on multiple Democratic political campaigns. Must have a commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff.
EMILY's List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to technologyjobs@emilyslist.org, with the subject line including your name and the job title. No calls, please.
EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
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