This posting is for early consideration for future research openings at HIT Strategies. Positions include Executive Research Assistant, Analyst, Senior Analyst, Research Manager, Principal and 1099 Contract Researcher. We conduct informational interviews on a rolling basis.
Candidates who have already applied to HIT's pipeline can contact [email protected] to their profiles.
About HIT Strategies
HIT Strategies is an insights firm that decodes the political and consumer landscape where traditional firms fail. Our diverse team of researchers specialize in reaching the underestimated voters and consumers who are reshaping American culture, media, and markets – communities often misunderstood or overlooked by conventional research. Our brand promise is to deliver culturally competent research and actionable insights with precision, clarity, and impact.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. As the leading millennial and minority-owned insights research firm, our team reflects the country's incredible diversity. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and groups underrepresented in political research.
2026 Research Pipeline
HIT Strategies seeks researchers paving the way in understanding, communicating with and engaging diverse audiences. We especially welcome applicants with experience in business development, client management, and socializing research.
Key Role Objectives
- Drive accurate, high-quality, culturally competent analysis of behaviors, attitudes, values, and other drivers within research populations
- Engage clients in providing specialized guidance and consultation that allows clients to achieve their objectives and goals
- Drive research design, data collection, analysis, and consulting
Preferred Research Audiences
- AAPI
- Black / African-American
- Hispanic / Latino
- LGBTQ+
- Women
- Youth
Consider applying if you:
- Managed client timelines and project objectives and goals, helping define the scope of work with guiding questions
- Drafted and monitored public opinion surveys including developing polls and screeners and monitoring survey response data
- Created moderator guides, conducted focus groups, reviewed focus group notes and developed analytical proof points
- Created analytical reports and visually compelling presentations incorporating statistical facts, key data trends, and critical insights demonstrating cultural competence
- Managed vendors and complex client-facing interactions for timely product delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Economics, Statistics, Humanities, or a related concentration
- 2-5 years of previous research work experience in a related field as demonstrated by a research assessment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially succinct and concise reporting
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Economics, Statistics, Humanities, or a related field
- 2-5 years of previous research work experience in a related field, demonstrated through a research assessment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially succinct and concise reporting
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
What We Do
HIT Strategies is a Washington, DC-based public opinion research, polling, messaging, and strategy firm. It uses innovative research methods such as polling, focus groups, and social media listening to understand, communicate with, and mobilize hard-to-reach and underrepresented communities—women, millennials, Gen Z, and minorities—delivering culturally competent, data-driven insights for campaigns, brands, and policymakers.
