Elections Director

Description:

Global Strategy Group (GSG) operates at the intersection of business, politics, and causes, providing public affairs, communications, and research solutions. GSG is seeking a 2026 Elections Director to support the research practice from November 2025 through the 2026 election cycle. This position functions as a Project Lead responsible for managing all aspects of research projects, understanding client objectives, and delivering high-quality insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from start to finish with accountability for success.

• Conceptualize and produce client-ready survey questionnaires, qualitative research guides, and analyses with minimal edits.

• Create strategic insights and recommendations for clients, delivering analyses in written and PowerPoint formats.

• Independently manage projects and client relationships with minimal oversight.

• Moderate qualitative research engagements such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online discussion boards.

• Oversee project fielding, including reviewing partials, troubleshooting, and coordinating with data teams.

• Train, manage, and mentor junior staff, supporting professional development.

• Contribute to new business proposals, research design, and methodological approaches.

• Identify growth opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to the team.

Required Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of research experience focused on politics.

• Proficiency in all stages of quantitative and qualitative research projects.

• Strong strategic, consulting, and presentation skills.

• Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Client-facing experience, including leading engagements, preferred.

• Experience with in-depth interviews and focus group moderation preferred.

• Strong communication, analytical, and writing skills.

• Ability to mentor, train, and manage entry-level staff.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and data visualization.

• Experience or coursework in statistics and advanced quantitative methods is a plus.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Generous time off and holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Additional employee benefits