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congressional research review specialist social science analyst

Library Of Congress

Congressional Research Review Specialist (Social Science Analyst)

Ayoroa Simmons, PLLC

<div><p>Position Summary</p><p></p><p><b><br>
NOTE: This position requires U.S. citizenship</b></p><p></p><p><br>
We are seeking an ambitious, organized, and detail-oriented <b>Federal Capture &amp; Proposal Analyst</b> to join our team in an entry-level role supporting federal business development. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate or early-career professional interested in government contracting, business development, strategic communications, and proposal development.</p><p></p><p><br>
In this role, you will help our team identify and track federal opportunities, support responses to sources sought notices and RFIs, organize capture materials, and assist with proposal coordination and development. Over time, you will gain hands-on experience in federal capture strategy and RFP response development while working closely with leadership and technical staff.</p><p></p><p><br>
This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, research, deadlines, and turning information into clear, organized deliverables.</p><p></p><p><br>
Key Responsibilities</p>
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<li>Monitor and track federal opportunities, including sources sought notices, RFIs, and RFPs</li>
<li>Support opportunity research using procurement platforms and internal tools</li>
<li>Assist with drafting responses to sources sought notices, capability summaries, and other pre-solicitation materials</li>
<li>Help organize and maintain pursuit files, past performance information, staff resumes, project sheets, and content libraries</li>
<li>Support development of compliance matrices, proposal outlines, and submission checklists</li>
<li>Coordinate with internal staff to collect technical content, qualifications, and required forms</li>
<li>Assist with editing, formatting, proofreading, and assembling proposal documents</li>
<li>Track deadlines, amendments, and submission requirements for active pursuits</li>
<li>Participate in capture and proposal planning meetings and help document action items</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement of internal capture and proposal processes</li></ul><br>
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Required Qualifications</p>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in English, Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Journalism, Engineering Management, or a related field</li>
<li>Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills</li>
<li>Strong research and organizational skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with attention to detail</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>Interest in federal contracting, public sector work, capture, and proposal development</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Qualifications</p>
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<li>Internship, part-time, or campus project experience involving writing, research, project coordination, or communications</li>
<li>Familiarity with federal agencies, public procurement, or government contracting concepts</li>
<li>Experience editing long-form documents or coordinating group projects with deadlines</li>
<li>Interest in the AEC, engineering, construction, environmental, or professional services industries</li>
<li>Experience with Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, or document management tools</li></ul><br>
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Ideal Candidate Profile</p>
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We are looking for someone who is:</p>
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<li>Curious and eager to learn</li>
<li>Highly organized and dependable</li>
<li>Comfortable working with deadlines</li>
<li>A strong written communicator</li>
<li>Able to synthesize information clearly and accurately</li>
<li>Interested in growing into capture and proposal management over time</li></ul><br>
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What You&rsquo;ll Learn</p>
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In this role, you will build skills in:</p>
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<li>Federal opportunity tracking and market research</li>
<li>Sources sought and pre-solicitation response support</li>
<li>Proposal coordination and document production</li>
<li>Compliance review and submission preparation</li>
<li>Business development strategy in the federal market</li>
<li>Working with technical teams to shape winning responses</li></ul><br>
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Growth Path</p>
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This role is designed as an entry point into federal business development and proposal operations. A successful candidate can grow into roles such as:</p>
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<li>Proposal Coordinator</li>
<li>Capture &amp; Proposal Specialist</li>
<li>Proposal Manager</li>
<li>Federal Business Development Associate</li></ul><br>
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Work Environment</p>
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This role is ideal for candidates in the <b>DMV region</b> and may involve a hybrid schedule based on office and team needs. Candidates should be comfortable working in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment.</p><p></p><p><br>
Why Join Us</p>
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<li>Direct exposure to federal capture and proposal strategy</li>
<li>Opportunity to learn from experienced leaders and technical professionals</li>
<li>Meaningful work supporting growth in the federal market</li>
<li>Strong career development opportunity for an early-career professional</li>
<li>Exposure to business development, writing, project coordination, and government contracting</li></ul><br>
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EEO</p>
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Ayoroa Simmons is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.</p><p></p><p><br>
Title VI Accreditation</p>
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Ayoroa Simmons ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regulation. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact the Title VI Coordinator: Kim Short at (866) 726-2246.</p><p></p><p><br>
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Federal Capture & Proposal Analyst (Entry-Level)

Cushman & Wakefield

<div><p><b>Job Title</b></p>
Research Analyst - Data Centers, Alternatives &amp; Practice Groups<p></p><p><b>
Job Description Summary</b></p>
This position will reside in the Global Think Tank and will report directly to the Head of Data Center Insights. The Research Analyst is responsible for supporting the business and Think Tank with accurate data collection and verification, database management, trend analysis and data visualization for broker/client requests, GOS requirements, ongoing reporting, and requests from a variety of Cushman &amp; Wakefield service lines and property type leadership groups, including alternatives and practice groups (PG), capital markets, valuation and advisory, etc. Specifically, this position provides support for accurately gathering, sourcing, and analysing data and interpreting this information to identify and present market trends in visual and text formats. Output of the analysis is used to directly support producer and client-facing employee requests. The Research Analyst is also accountable for accurate and proactive maintenance, and improvement, of proprietary and third-party databases with critical market data, as well as pulling data from said systems to support thought leadership and forecast development. The position will serve as quality control auditor to ensure accuracy of reports and data, as well as adherence to corporate standards.<p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Data collection, verification and database management<ul><li>
Source and collect data pertinent to niche asset classes, including but not limited to data centers, including property level information, land and building comps from various sources, and utilities data</li><li>
Cross reference media reports with broker knowledge, county records, etc. to verify data and ensure its accuracy</li><li>
Update and maintain internal comps, internal market data, and overview decks</li></ul></li><li>
Data analysis<ul><li>
Synthesize all data collected, analyze it, and identify interesting or unexpected findings</li><li>
Summarize and articulate key findings in visual and/or text formats</li><li>
Present data in a professional, organized and intuitive fashion for deeper analysis by the Head of Data Center Insights, or appropriate senior research lead</li></ul></li><li>
Data visualization and business intelligence reporting<ul><li>
Keep overview/house view charts/decks up to date</li><li>
Create interesting charts/tables/slides highlighting new sector trends; improve existing visualizations where appropriate</li><li>
Using business intelligence reporting knowledge, build out existing dashboards in PowerBI or create new ones to ensure data readiness and streamline data request fulfillment; develop broker self-service tools where appropriate/as requested</li></ul></li><li>
Client-facing team request<ul><li>
Handle basic broker requests on a regular basis, provide support for ad hoc pitch deck creation and RFP fulfillment</li><li>
Aggregate pertinent information such as land comps, fiber maps, and market data collection from internal and subscription sources</li><li>
Ensures research teams are meeting needs of fee-earners</li></ul></li><li>
Thought leadership and reporting<ul><li>
Contribute to Think Tank thought leadership, as needed</li><li>
Compile data, analyze trends and write (or assist in writing) quarterly reports</li><li>
Identify new sources of credible data; present data in a compelling, thoughtful, and professional manner</li></ul></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications:</b></h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in data analytics, data science, mathematics, economics, statistics, finance, or other related quantitative focus required</li><li>
1-2 years of experience in real estate research or data center experience is preferred</li><li>
Advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>
Experience with Power BI or Tableau is highly preferred</li><li>
Exceptional project management, time management and organizational skills</li><li>
Natural curiosity, an analytical mindset, and data interrogation capabilities</li><li>
Data accuracy, consistency, timeliness and comprehensiveness</li><li>
Development of new time series data and improvement of existing research data</li><li>
Service delivery: request turnaround time and quality</li><li>
Thought leadership creation: working with the team to outline, structure and deliver industry-leading research reporting and analysis</li><li>
Ability to source new, compelling, and topical data</li><li>
Development of internal business intelligence tools that are used for broker self-service and/or bring efficiency to broker/client request fulfillment</li><li>
Other desired technical skills:<ul><li>
Knowledge of data normalization practices and ability to maintain a growing database of ~5,000 observations</li><li>
Ability to cross reference pertinent data points (i.e. land and building comps) across multiple data sources</li><li>
Intermediate-advanced excel proficiency (i.e., perform Vlookup, index/match functions, PowerQuery, pivot tables)</li><li>
Intermediate PowerBI experience (i.e., knowledge of DAX, PowerQuery, data workflow modelling, dashboard creation)</li><li>
Ability to review qualitative data for pertinent quantitative information, formulate a conclusion from information in the source, and verify its accuracy or truthfulness. (i.e. source data from media, social media, conversations, panels, webinars, etc.)</li></ul></li></ul><br>
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Cushman &amp; Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.<br>
<p></p>
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.<br>
<p></p>
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.<br>
<p></p>
The compensation for the position is: $ 72,250.00 - $85,000.00<p></p>
Cushman &amp; Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.<p></p><p>
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman &amp; Wakefield, please call the ADA line at <b>1-888-365-5406</b> or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.</p><p></p>
INCO: &ldquo;Cushman &amp; Wakefield&rdquo;</div>

Research Analyst - Data Centers, Alternatives & Practice Groups

International Monetary Fund

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 As a RAP participant, you will contribute to, and support the operational and policy work of Fund economists. RAP participants may be asked to conduct research, collect and compile information, access and manipulate macroeconomic data from a wide range of sources. The RAP candidate will be expected to maintain and update economic, financial, and statistical databases, conduct quantitative data analysis utilizing econometric and other statistical tools, evaluate economic, financial or statistical relationships in databases, analyze economic time series data, and design systems to facilitate interfaces or to transfer data between external and in-house databases.
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   Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), econometric packages such as STATA, EViews, MATLAB and other statistical and analytical tools.
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   Knowledge of programming languages like Python and R are desirable.
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   Working knowledge of Tableau, familiarity with other data visualization tools, especially PowerBI, or Python/R based, or web design are desirable.
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   Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
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   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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  The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.
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Research Analyst under the Research Analyst Program (RAP)

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

<div>Description:
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Reports To:</b> Polling and Modeling Director</p><p><b>
Department</b>: Analytics/Targeting</p><p><b>
Work Location:</b> Hybrid (WFH &amp; DC Headquarters)</p><p><b>
Job Type: </b>Full-Time, Salary Exempt</p><p><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities:</b> No</p><p>
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns &ndash; both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members &ndash; with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.</p><p>
Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.</p><p><b>
Position Summary: </b>The DCCC is hiring a Polling Analyst for the 2026 cycle. They will help ensure the accuracy and quality of all polling materials, including assisting Regional staff in reviewing analysis of internal and external polling data. This position will also help organize, aggregate and monitor relevant metrics derived from multiple data sources. The Polling Analyst will track logistics for the DCCC&rsquo;s modeling programs and assist the committee's robust in-house polling operation.</p><p>
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Maintain internal polling and modeling calendars and polling results and regular reports</li><li>
Assist Regional staff with the polling process and their analysis of polling results</li><li>
Maintain systems for tracking the polling received or is publicly available</li><li>
Assist with internal polling and modeling program execution, including external modeling, technology, and phone vendors</li><li>
Ensure the highest level of accuracy in our reports and in data entry, through rigorous quality control measures</li><li>
Provide strategic insights to the Analytics team and other departments based on findings from reports, analyses, and public data</li></ul>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Understanding and an aptitude to learn more about current conversations occurring in the worlds of political polling and modeling</li><li>
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills are preferred</li><li>
Experience using SQL and/or familiarity with Python or R is a plus</li><li>
Familiarity with web-based voter file tools, such as VAN or Catalist is a plus</li><li>
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to assist in guiding large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple layers of stakeholders, both internal and external</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to identify and select the most important findings from data, and then communicate results in understandable prose to a diverse, non-technical audience</li><li>
Draws from team members&rsquo; strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals</li><li>
Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.</li><li>
Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence &ndash; the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways</li><li>
Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability</li><li>
Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels</li></ul><p><b>
Why You Should Work Here:</b></p><ul><li>
Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns</li><li>
Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation</li><li>
Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues</li><li>
Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC</li><li>
Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels</li></ul><p><b>
Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>
Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC</li><li>
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC</li><li>
More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)</li><li>
Paid parental leave</li><li>
Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC</li><li>
Pet Insurance Discount</li><li>
Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution</li><li>
Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC</li><li>
Monthly mobile phone stipend</li><li>
Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)</li><li>
Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)</li><li>
Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Employee Resource Groups</li></ul><p><b>
Diversity Mission Statement:</b></p><p>
The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.</p><p><b>
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:</b></p><p>
DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran&rsquo;s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.</p></div>

Polling Analyst

C4ADS

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Data Scientist</b></h1>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h2>
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The Data Scientist will research, design, and evaluate AI and machine learning solutions that advance C4ADS's investigative mission. This role is centered on applied research and experimentation, with a focus on designing and testing LLM-based workflows, building retrieval and agentic pipelines, and translating complex analytical needs into working tools that investigators and analysts can actually use.</p>
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The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in NLP and generative AI paired with genuine familiarity with global security, illicit networks, or open-source research. This person should be equally comfortable experimenting with emerging technologies, translating complex analytical needs into workable technical solutions, and communicating limitations and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical audiences.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Core Responsibilities</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>AI Research &amp; Experimentation</b></h3>
<ul><li>Research, prototype, and evaluate LLM-based approaches to investigative data challenges</li>
<li>Design and test RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) pipelines for document-heavy research workflows</li>
<li>Develop and maintain MCP-based agentic tooling that supports analyst workflows</li>
<li>Conduct prompt engineering and model evaluation to assess output quality, reliability, and limitations</li>
<li>Stay current with developments in generative AI, NLP, and vector-based retrieval and bring relevant advances into organizational practice</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Applied NLP &amp; ML</b></h3>
<ul><li>Apply advanced NLP techniques to multilingual, unstructured text data including entity extraction, classification, clustering, and semantic search</li>
<li>Work with vector embeddings and embedding models to support similarity search and knowledge retrieval</li>
<li>Evaluate and select appropriate models and frameworks for specific research tasks, balancing performance, cost, and interpretability</li>
<li>Maintain awareness of ML fundamentals and apply sound experimental design when testing approaches</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Analyst &amp; Investigator Support</b></h3>
<ul><li>Partner closely with research and program teams to understand investigative data needs</li>
<li>Translate complex analytical requirements into tractable ML or AI problem framings</li>
<li>Build and document tools and workflows that empower non-technical investigators to work with AI outputs effectively</li>
<li>Communicate model limitations, uncertainty, and appropriate use clearly to non-technical stakeholders</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Data Visualization &amp; Communication</b></h3>
<ul><li>Develop clear visualizations and summaries that communicate analytical findings to internal and external audiences</li>
<li>Contribute to written outputs including technical documentation, research memos, and methodology notes</li>
<li>Present findings and methodologies to program teams and organizational leadership</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>External Engagement</b></h3>
<ul><li>Participate in technical demos and engagements with external partners and clients</li>
<li>Advise external stakeholders on AI-assisted research approaches and appropriate use of generative AI tools</li>
<li>Represent C4ADS's technical capabilities in partnership and grant contexts where relevant</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills &amp; Experience</b></h3>
<ul><li>2-4 years of experience in data science, applied ML, or NLP research (professional, academic, or a strong combination)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of NLP fundamentals and generative AI concepts including transformers, embeddings, RAG, and prompt engineering</li>
<li>Proficiency in Python for data processing, modeling, and pipeline development</li>
<li>Working knowledge of SQL and relational data</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with LLM application frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar</li>
<li>Experience working with vector databases or embedding-based retrieval (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector, or similar)</li>
<li>Familiarity with AWS cloud services for storing and processing data</li>
<li>Experience working with government datasets, legal documents, or public records is a plus</li>
<li>Proficiency with Git and collaborative development practices</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Domain Knowledge</b></h3>
<ul><li>Background in international affairs, global security, conflict, sanctions, or illicit finance through coursework, research, or professional experience in the public sector, journalism, or other similar investigative and research fields.</li>
<li>Familiarity with OSINT methods or open-source research practices</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<ul><li>Bachelor's or advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field preferred, equivalent demonstrated experience considered</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Professional Competencies</b></h3>
<ul><li>Ability to independently scope and execute research projects, including shaping deliverables in collaboration with non-technical analytical teams</li>
<li>Strong analytical rigor with comfort questioning model outputs, stress-testing assumptions, and designing evaluations that surface failure modes</li>
<li>Thoughtful approach to AI ethics and responsible use, including awareness of bias, hallucination risks, and the stakes of applying AI in sensitive investigative contexts</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Collaborative working style with comfort operating across research and technical teams</li>
<li>Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in the organization's mission</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h2>
<ul><li>Familiarity with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data platforms</li>
<li>Experience with graph databases or network analysis (Neo4j or similar)</li>
<li>Background in a nonprofit, policy, journalism, or national security research context</li>
<li>Experience with multilingual NLP or working across non-English language datasets</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working Conditions</b></h2>
<ul><li>Hybrid role based in Washington, DC, with a minimum of 2 in-office days per week</li>
<li>Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required based on project needs</li>
<li>Highly collaborative team environment with regular cross-functional engagement across research data, and operations teams</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Compensation &amp; Benefits</b></h2>
<ul><li>Salary: $95,000</li>
<li>Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance</li>
<li>Retirement: Voluntary 401(k) with 4% employer match</li>
<li>Time Off: Unlimited vacation and flex time, emphasizing outcomes over hours</li>
<li>Learning: $4,500 annual education stipend to grow your skills and language capabilities</li>
<li>Development: Access to customizable professional development resources</li>
<li>Culture: A mission-driven team that values hard work, creativity, and a healthy, supportive workplace</li></ul></div><p></p>

Data Scientist

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc

<div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Position Class:</b> Full Time</p><p><b>
FLSA Status:</b> Salaried, Exempt</p><p><b>
Location:</b> Washington, D.C.</p><p><b>
Date Prepared:</b> April 2026</p><p><br>
</p></div></div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ORGANIZATION SUMMARY</b></h2>
<p>Founded in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating disparities within the global Black community by developing leaders, informing public policy, and educating the public. Our primary focus areas are Education, Public health, Economic Empowerment, Civic Engagement, and other issues impacting the global Black community. Applicants may visit the website at www.cbcfinc.org, to learn more information about CBCF programs and initiatives.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b></h2>
<p>The Vice President (VP) of Marketing and Communications is a high-impact member of the senior leadership team, serving as the chief architect of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation&rsquo;s (CBCF) global identity. The VP acts as a strategic thought leader to the President, driving innovative branding and communication strategies that aligns with the organization&rsquo;s mission and reputation while expanding its influence. This role is central to CBCF&rsquo;s mission of eliminating disparities in the global Black community, translating organizational vision into measurable results and a world-class narrative of impact.</p>
<p><b>Strategic Impact &amp; Brand Stewardship</b></p>
<p>The VP is responsible for designing and overseeing execution of an integrated marketing and communications roadmap that elevates CBCF&rsquo;s visibility across diverse platforms and ensures elevation of research, publications, and thought leadership. The VP will cultivate deep relationships with national and local media to drive organizational awareness and help to increase donor support. From overseeing the production of flagship publications like the Annual Report to directing sophisticated digital and social networking strategies, the VP ensures a synchronized brand voice that resonates both inside and outside the D.C. Beltway.</p>
<p><b>Event &amp; Operational Leadership</b></p>
<p>A key pillar of this role is the strategic promotion and branding of CBCF&rsquo;s premier events, including the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), the Scholarship Classic, and the Sojourner Truth Legacy Project. The VP leads a multi-functional team and collaborates with internal partners and supports strategies to scale attendance and engagement.</p>
<p>The VP also oversees and manages creative marketing and barter agreements.. By managing the departmental operating budget with precision and collaborating to direct all internal and external communication policies, the VP ensures the highest standards of quality control and operational excellence.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WORKING RELATIONSHIPS</b></h2>
<div><ul><li><b>Reports to:</b> Senior Vice President</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Directly Supervises:</b> Director, Marketing and Communications</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Indirectly Supervises</b>: Graphic Designers; and a Digital Manager</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Consultants</b>: Supervision &ndash; marketing consultants, vendors, and suppliers.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Type of Supervision Received:</b> minimal.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Internal Relationships:</b> Close coordination with the Office of the President and CEO to support public facing leadership engagement and with the Vice Presidents of Resource Development, Strategic Events, and the Center for Policy Analysis and Research department heads to establish and direct marketing and communications needs for those respective departments</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>External Relationships:</b> CBCF Board of Directors, CBCF Donors and Supporters, Executives, and key staff of partner organizations, and other stakeholders as defined by CBCF priorities.</li></ul>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>A. Essential Functions</b></h3>
<p></p><p><b>Marketing and Communications Strategy, Vision, and Leadership</b></p>
<div><ul><li><b>Drive Brand Visibility:</b> Lead the creation and implementation of an integrated marketing plan that elevates the CBCF brand and ensures the Foundation&rsquo;s research and programs are the &ldquo;first-of-mind&rdquo; for key policy and community stakeholders.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Lead Digital Innovation:</b> Direct staff in creating and overseeing an innovative engagement strategy across all digital touchpoints&mdash;including the website, newsletters, and social platforms&mdash;utilizing data-driven insights to foster deep community connection and facilitate meaningful dialogue.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Cultivate Influence: </b>Build and oversee a strategic PR framework that enables leadership to engage meaningfully with top-tier media and key influencers in racial justice, health, and economic sectors and other Foundation priority areas to advance the Foundation&rsquo;s mission.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Manage Organizational Reputation</b>: Function as a strategic partner to the executive team in identifying and leveraging internal and external issues and opportunities and developing rapid response communication solutions that protect and promote the Foundation&rsquo;s interests.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Presidential Advisory</b>: Provide high-level communication counsel to the President and CEO, ensuring all executive messaging and executive-level public engagement is aligned with the Foundation&rsquo;s long-term strategic vision. This work will be done in coordination with other relevant senior staff supporting the Office of the President.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Communications Operations</b></p>
<div><ul><li><b>Institutional Brand Stewardship</b>: Direct the strategic production of all flagship communications, including the Annual Report and high-impact marketing collateral. Oversee and direct the team responsible for managing the Foundation&rsquo;s digital ecosystem (website and social media) while managing high-value vendor partnerships to ensure brand consistency and operational excellence.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Chief Media Liaison:</b> Serve as a primary organizational liaison and lead strategist for journalist and influencer engagement. Proactively position CBCF as a thought leader and authority in the media landscape to enhance institutional reputation.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Executive Positioning &amp; Messaging:</b> Exercise high-level judgment to identify and prioritize media opportunities for leadership. Develop thoughtful and strategic talking points, keynote speeches, and executive presentations that align with the Foundation&rsquo;s mission and strategic goals.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Strategy Leadership:</b> Develop and oversee implementation of a unified &ldquo;Editorial Playbook&rdquo; that integrates earned, owned, and paid digital strategies. Establish a master editorial calendar to ensure synchronized messaging across all communication channels and with all departments.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Media Network Cultivation</b>: Strategically cultivate and maintain a robust network of top-tier press relationships. Ensure consistent, high-quality coverage of CBCF&rsquo;s research, policy initiatives, and signature events (e.g., ALC and the Scholarship Classic).</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Departmental Operations &amp; Talent Development: </b>Lead the day-to-day operations of the MarCom Department, providing fiscal oversight of the department budget, long-term strategic planning, and professional mentorship to foster a high-performing team.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Environmental Scanning &amp; Issues Management:</b> Establish sophisticated monitoring systems to track societal, political, and industry trends. Provide rapid response strategies to address emerging issues that may impact the Foundation, its stakeholders, and the global Black community.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Data-Driven Performance Optimization: </b>In collaboration with the organizational operating system, define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the efficacy of communications and marketing strategies. Utilize data analytics to identify growth opportunities and refine the Foundation&rsquo;s positioning.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Creative Direction &amp; Visual Identity: </b>Provide executive oversight for all visual storytelling and design. Ensure that all imagery and creative assets strictly adhere to brand guidelines and reinforce CBCF&rsquo;s identity as a premier policy and leadership institute.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Strategic Event Marketing &amp; Promotion</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Oversee and help define, plan, and manage all promotional and branding logistics for all CBCF events. Ensure close collaboration with the PCEO and Management Team (MT) on key decisions necessary to ensure a strong CBCF presence, partnership, and flawless marketing execution.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monitor, measure, and define the success of event marketing against organizational goals. Create key performance indicators to develop a successful benchmarking system for measuring event promotion efficacy and reach. Assess and optimize by implementing strategies to maximize impact and reach to CBCF&rsquo;s audiences.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Team Development</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Manage one director with responsibility for implementing and executing marketing and communication strategies. Demonstrate strong interpersonal, leadership skills, program management, and tactical support to the team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Promote a culture of high performance, quality, values, and professional development.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Mentor and develop staff using a consistent, supportive, and collaborative approach.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establish, supervise, and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities; conduct annual performance reviews.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Required Special Skills</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Effective communication of Marketing and Communications deliverables to a variety of constituents and stakeholders across a variety of mediums (internal and external).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to effectively assist in negotiating contracts and proposals, with consultants and vendors, for the maximum benefit of CBCF.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proven project management skills and experience in designing, managing, and delivering high-quality projects on time.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Superb oral and written communication and presentation skills in a range of formats, to include briefings, reports, media, articles, and blogs.</li></ul>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY/ACCOUNTABILITY</b></h2>
<p>Incumbent must communicate with stakeholders on a national and local level to positively influence the effectiveness of CBCF in achieving its objectives. The Vice President, Marketing and Communications must follow and adhere to federal, state, and local ethics laws, as well as CBCF policies governing conduct, in addition to performing their duties in an ethical, professional, and objective manner. Failure to comply may result in penalties for CBCF and the Vice President, Marketing and Communications.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SPECIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<p><b>Knowledge</b>: A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, English literature, or a related field of study is required. An advanced degree is preferred. The candidate must have a minimum of 10-12 years of communications and writing experience and skills dealing with diverse issues, managing high-profile principals; high-performance teams; and compelling events. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in leading executive communications and managing media campaigns in a corporate agency, or nonprofit setting. The Vice President must be a confident, strategic thinker who can deliver and produce planned initiatives with maturity and professionalism and demonstrate a commitment to the mission of CBCF. Incumbent will be extremely resourceful, flexible, and highly responsive to business needs, opportunities, and challenges. Prior Capitol Hill or corporate communications experience is a plus.</p>
<div><ul><li><b>Computer and Technical</b> <b>Proficiencies</b>: Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). Experience with marketing and project management software such as Meltwater, Cision, Constant Contact, Luminate, Monday.com, and Smartsheet are a plus.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Skills and Abilities:</b> This position requires exceptional writing, editing, media relations, research, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills, outstanding writing skills required for creating, editing, and proofreading materials. The candidate must be nimble and able to manage short-term and long-term priorities at the same time. They must also possess superb project and program management skills with the ability to manage multi-phased projects with precision and flexibility. Experience in managing high-performance teams, high-profile events and/or conferences and ensuring accountability at all levels is required.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Physical Requirements:</b> The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadline schedules, long hours, some evenings, and weekends during peak times and be responsive to last-minute and breaking news demands and engage in moderate travel. The candidate must work well under pressure, exercising tact and diplomacy while producing favorable results. Ability to produce and be flexible in a multi-priority, high-demanding environment is essential.</li></ul>
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<p>CBCF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, 403(b), paid vacation and sick time. <b>Qualified applicants only must forward a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three professional references</b>. The position will remain open until the position is filled, using CBCF&rsquo;s online employment portal. No phone calls accepted.</p></div></div></div>

Vice President, Marketing and Communications

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