Description
Conduct empirical research on political systems, behavior, and policy. Design studies; collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data—such as surveys, election returns, and public documents—to inform decision-making. Assess the structure and operations of governments and political organizations, public opinion, and decision-making. Produce evidence-based reports, briefs, and forecasts for policy and strategy.
- • Provide methodological training and briefings to teams and stakeholders.
- • Disseminate findings through reports, briefs, datasets, and presentations.
- • Identify research questions and analytical priorities.
- • Develop and test hypotheses, methods, and instruments using interviews, media, case law, historical records, polls, and statistical data.
- • Maintain current knowledge of policy decisions, elections, and relevant data sources.
- • Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data from elections, surveys, and public records; report findings and recommendations.
- • Analyze policies, public issues, legislation, and the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
- • Evaluate programs and policies and produce evidence-based recommendations.
- • Draft policy memos, legislative summaries, speech materials, and talking points informed by research.
- • Model and forecast political, economic, and social trends using statistical and computational tools.
- • Consult with and advise officials, civic groups, research partners, parties, and media on research design and results.
- • Provide data-driven briefings, visualizations, and background for media and public audiences.
- • Advise and mentor junior researchers, analysts, or interns on methods and standards.
- • Serve on project committees and research working groups.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
