Position: Senior Researcher
Location: Washington, D.C.
Status: Exempt; Full Time
Reports to: Accountable.US Research Director
Position Summary:
Launched in 2019, Accountable.US is a nonpartisan watchdog group exposing corruption across all levels of government and holding our policymakers accountable. The projects at Accountable.US use traditional research tactics, such as public records requests, financial disclosure review, voting record analysis, and more to identify who is influencing public policy debates and why.
One of the projects at Accountable.US, seeks a Senior Researcher to support its work.
This position is based in Washington, DC. Research projects may include travel on occasion. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:
● Working as part of a team to produce research reports on government accountability issues
● Conducting news, internet, and database searches to inform these reports
● Drafting and following up on public records requests, as well as, analyzing results of these requests
● Demonstrating issue area expertise in issues affecting government accountability
● Clearly reporting research findings to senior staff both orally and in written form
● Assisting in strategic planning of research projects
● Managing rapid response efforts
● Assisting research director in the management of Restore Public Trust researchers and consultants
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
● Bachelor's degree required;
● At least 5 years of research experience. This could include political advocacy, campaign or public policy research, and/or experience on Capitol Hill;
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
● Smart political judgment and discerning eye;
● Ability to work independently and juggle competing priorities and strict deadlines;
● Proven track record for being a self-starter;
● Attention to detail;
● Commitment to government accountability.
● A flexible personality, sense of humor, and positive attitude are also essential.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
● Knowledge of transparency and government relations and background in issue advocacy preferred;
● Experience working with research systems and structures;
● Exceptional communicator; and
● Extremely well organized, detail-oriented and analytical.
Attributes:
● Exceptional communication skills;
● Smart political judgement and acumen;
● Handles her/himself well under pressure;
● Extremely well organized with strong attention to detail;
● Flexible personality;
● Sense of humor; and
● Works well in and contributes to a collegial environment.
How to Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@accountable.us with "Senior Researcher" in the subject line.
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