Research Associate

Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee

Washington, DC, USA

Posted 6+ months ago
The compliance research associate reports to the Director of Compliance and is responsible for the execution of individual research projects, reports and memos. Candidates with a strong working knowledge of LexisNexis and other research tools preferred. Attention to detail, time management skills and strong writing skills are essential requirements for this position.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Execution of research projects;
  • Conduct social media research across multiple platforms;
  • Comprehensive vetting using LexisNexis and other searchable databases; and,
  • Ability to conduct independent research and provide succinct reports;
  • Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work cohesively with other staff members;
  • Strong time management skills;
  • Ability to communicate concisely across multiple medium; and,
  • Comfort with and ability to learn new software or databases.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;
  • Commitment to the Democratic National Committee and its core values;
  • Previous experience using LexisNexis preferred;
  • 1-2 years of campaign experience is strongly preferred; and,
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.
The starting salary for the Compliance Research Associate position is $51,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an overtime eligible position. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
- Paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;
- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;
- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;
- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;
- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;
- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.