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The Role
Perform advanced opposition research and candidate vetting using professional databases; write research memos, briefs, and fact-checks; mentor junior researchers; manage multiple projects; recommend investigative strategies and improve research methodology for Democratic campaign clients.
Summary Generated by Built In
Take your research career to the next level at Nesbitt & Parrinello, where you'll contribute to winning strategies for the most important Democratic campaigns of the election cycle. As a Research Analyst 2, you'll leverage your growing expertise to conduct sophisticated opposition research that shapes campaign narratives and drives electoral success.
All opportunities are remote and employees are required to live and work in the United States. Research Analyst 2 is a Non-Exempt temporary election cycle position that ends on November 10, 2026, after the US general election. Interviews will be held in February 2026 with an anticipated start date between February 16 and March 2, 2026.
Salary/Wage Range: $25-30/hour
**What You'll Do:**
Research Analysts 2 are experienced researchers who work independently on complex projects while continuing to develop advanced skills. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading research on high-priority opposition research projects and candidate vetting
- Conducting advanced boolean searches using professional research databases and public records systems
- Writing polished research memos, issue briefs, and fact-check reports for campaign clients
- Mentoring junior researchers and providing quality review on research deliverables
- Managing multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision
- Identifying research gaps and proactively recommending investigative strategies
- Contributing to research methodology improvements and best practices
**What We're Looking For:**
Ideal candidates have most of the following:
- Demonstrated commitment to progressive politics and Democratic campaign success
- 1-2 years of experience in opposition research, journalism, investigative research, or related fields
- Proven ability to conduct thorough, accurate research using professional databases and public records
- Exceptional writing skills with ability to produce clear, compelling narratives from complex source material
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
- Independence and initiative balanced with excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Experience working effectively in diverse teams with colleagues from different backgrounds
- Proficiency with boolean search tools and professional research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, Westlaw)
- Comfort with technology including Git, Markdown, project management software, or CRM systems is a plus
- Flexibility to work unconventional hours during peak campaign periods
**Requirements:**
- Access to a secure and private work environment
- Reliable internet connection
- Ability to work remotely in the United States
All opportunities are remote and employees are required to live and work in the United States. Research Analyst 2 is a Non-Exempt temporary election cycle position that ends on November 10, 2026, after the US general election. Interviews will be held in February 2026 with an anticipated start date between February 16 and March 2, 2026.
Salary/Wage Range: $25-30/hour
**What You'll Do:**
Research Analysts 2 are experienced researchers who work independently on complex projects while continuing to develop advanced skills. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading research on high-priority opposition research projects and candidate vetting
- Conducting advanced boolean searches using professional research databases and public records systems
- Writing polished research memos, issue briefs, and fact-check reports for campaign clients
- Mentoring junior researchers and providing quality review on research deliverables
- Managing multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision
- Identifying research gaps and proactively recommending investigative strategies
- Contributing to research methodology improvements and best practices
**What We're Looking For:**
Ideal candidates have most of the following:
- Demonstrated commitment to progressive politics and Democratic campaign success
- 1-2 years of experience in opposition research, journalism, investigative research, or related fields
- Proven ability to conduct thorough, accurate research using professional databases and public records
- Exceptional writing skills with ability to produce clear, compelling narratives from complex source material
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
- Independence and initiative balanced with excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Experience working effectively in diverse teams with colleagues from different backgrounds
- Proficiency with boolean search tools and professional research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, Westlaw)
- Comfort with technology including Git, Markdown, project management software, or CRM systems is a plus
- Flexibility to work unconventional hours during peak campaign periods
**Requirements:**
- Access to a secure and private work environment
- Reliable internet connection
- Ability to work remotely in the United States
Skills Required
- Demonstrated commitment to progressive politics and Democratic campaign success
- 1-2 years of experience in opposition research, journalism, investigative research, or related fields
- Proven ability to conduct thorough, accurate research using professional databases and public records
- Proficiency with Boolean search tools and professional research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, Westlaw)
- Exceptional writing skills with ability to produce clear, compelling narratives from complex source material
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
- Independence and initiative balanced with excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Experience working effectively in diverse teams with colleagues from different backgrounds
- Flexibility to work unconventional hours during peak campaign periods
- Access to a secure and private work environment
- Reliable internet connection
- Ability to work remotely in the United States
- Comfort with technology including Git, Markdown, project management software, or CRM systems
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The Company
What We Do
Nesbitt & Parrinello is a Democratic opposition research firm dedicated to powering progressive victories nationwide. The company provides strategic intelligence for complex projects, including endorsement research, government transition vetting, and nomination campaigns. They support labor campaigns, climate causes, and senior government officials by conducting high-priority research to shape strategies for the most critical Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations across the United States.
