Top 151 Political researcher Jobs in Washington Dc

Absentee & Early Vote Researcher
Catalist —Washington, DC
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
Writer/Researcher (Temporary)
AFL-CIO —Washington, DC
- $78,941.20 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Floor Action Reporter / BillTrack Researcher
FiscalNote —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
12d
Research Associate / Associate Fellow - Wadhwani AI Center
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $63,000 - $105,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
5d
Researcher - 1199SEIU
Service Employees International Union —Washington, DC
- $79,500 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Research Associate I - Public Health Research - DC Hybrid Office
NORC at the University of Chicago —Washington, DC
- $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Middle East Security Program Researcher
Institute for the Study of War —Washington, DC
- $68,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
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Temporary Research Assistant, Economic Dignity Lab
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association —Washington, DC
- $102,640.18 - $138,805.26 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Communications Research & Evaluation Manager
Ripple Effect —Rockville, MD
- $102,413 - $117,774 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Outlook
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
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Policy & Economic Researcher
CONSULTING DUOS PTE. LTD. —Washington, DC
- $67,606.13 - $81,418.13 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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Senior Data and Economics Lead/Senior Researcher, DOL
Dexis Consulting Group —Washington, DC
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
2026 Research Pipeline
HIT Strategies —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Mid-level
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Cultural Subject Matter Expert
Clear Fracture LLC —Rockville, MD
- $155,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
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Research Scientist - Aging and Disability Economics, Evaluation, and Public Health Surveillance
NORC at the University of Chicago —Washington, DC
- $106,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Program Officer, Earned Media and Leadership Voice
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation —Washington, DC
- $173,000 - $259,600 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Public speaking
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Bioinformatician
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $44,022.00 - $73,406.80 a year
- Full-time
- Java
- Databases
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences
Meta —Washington, DC
- $210,000 - $281,000 a year
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Associate, Safer Chemicals Project, Federal Policy
Pew Charitable Trusts —Washington, DC
- $87,200 - $97,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Officer, Clean Grid & Energy
Pew Charitable Trusts —Washington, DC
- $121,100 - $135,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- 8 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Absentee & Early Vote Researcher

Catalist -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Part-time
$20 an hour

Qualifications

Google Sheets
Google Docs
Process improvement
Research
Project management software

Full Job Description

For over 20 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns.

Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community.

As an Absentee and Early Vote Researcher, you will have a leading role in investigating the details and nuances of the various data sets that see use by a wide array of Catalist clients and partners, as well as assisting or leading efforts to manage cross-departmental projects.

The position will be responsible for collecting various data types and monitoring and cataloging the details of election administration regulations as they apply to absentee and early voting.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational skills, a strong desire to learn new skills, and an interest in progressive politics. Catalist values creativity and problem-solving. Our work is on the cutting edge of data-driven politics, and your support will help Democratic candidates and progressive organizations conduct successful advocacy and electoral campaigns.

This position reports to the Director of Data Acquisition. The Absentee and Early Vote Researcher is a part of a growing Data team that supports all underlying work at Catalist.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate the collection and cataloging of AVEV data from Secretaries of State, County Boards of Elections, and other sources
Research and monitor ongoing changes to election administration that may impact absentee and early voting
Document your work in a clear and thorough manner
Plan, manage, and execute special projects as directed by the Director of Data Acquisition

Requirements

Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask
Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly
Able to focus on details and make productive suggestions on ways to improve processes
Willingness to be creative and personable, work with teams internally, and articulate ideas clearly
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to handle numerous assignments at once
Experience using Google Docs, especially Sheets, or other project management tools
Background check required

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Experience with political campaigns or progressive organizations

Benefits

Sick Leave Benefits

Catalist offers statutory sick leave benefits to all employees, including part-time and short-term temporary employees.

Hybrid Office/Remote Work

Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or full Remote status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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political researcher jobs in washington dc

Absentee & Early Vote Researcher

Writer/Researcher (Temporary)

Floor Action Reporter / BillTrack Researcher

Research Associate / Associate Fellow - Wadhwani AI Center

Researcher - 1199SEIU

Research Associate I - Public Health Research - DC Hybrid Office

Middle East Security Program Researcher

Temporary Research Assistant, Economic Dignity Lab

Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist

Communications Research & Evaluation Manager

Policy & Economic Researcher

Senior Data and Economics Lead/Senior Researcher, DOL

2026 Research Pipeline

Cultural Subject Matter Expert

Research Scientist - Aging and Disability Economics, Evaluation, and Public Health Surveillance

Senior Program Officer, Earned Media and Leadership Voice

Bioinformatician

Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences

Senior Associate, Safer Chemicals Project, Federal Policy

Officer, Clean Grid & Energy

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