Data Associate - Political Cycle 2026

GMMB is a company dedicated to making a difference in the world, focusing on issues such as education, health, and social justice. They are seeking a Data Associate to support their data function by managing data collection efforts and collaborating across teams to enhance strategy through insights and analysis for political clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage data collection effort performed by others on the team
• Collaborate with other GMMB teams to identify opportunities where data and technology can help improve strategy and offerings
• Design plans of action in acquiring additional datasets or improving existing data
• Serve as a data science liaison for other GMMB teams, clients and partners
• Collect, clean and process data as needed for reports and analysis
• Collaborate with analysts in the development of analysis, reports, products and data infrastructure
• Assist with client ad hoc requests and needs
• Document work and processes for team knowledge and future reference

Skills

• Experience working collaboratively across teams and shepherding progress on a project
• Manipulated and queried data using SQL
• Developed data visualizations and reports with Google Data Studio, PowerBI, or Tableau
• Intermediate skills in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills, can work collaboratively across teams
• A passion for progressive causes and is not afraid to question the status quo (we encourage it!)
• A knack for wanting to understand intricate problems and develop efficient and effective solutions
• A desire to learn new skills and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies
• The ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends - because we're a client services firm so sometimes that's when our clients need us
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively across teams
• A meticulous eye for detail and exceptional organization skills
• Familiarity with marketing data, processes and ecosystem
• Familiarity with political campaigns and the US electoral system
• Familiarity with Python, R or other languages
• Familiarity with Shiny, Dash, D3 or other visualization tools

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