Research Associate

🕒 August 25

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $62k - $82k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🔬 Research Analyst

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Ballotpedia

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

📚 Education

📱 Media

🏛️ Government

Education • Media • Government

Ballotpedia is a comprehensive online resource that provides detailed information on American politics and elections. It offers an extensive range of content, including information on elections, candidates, and various ballot measures, primarily focusing on state and federal government levels. Ballotpedia is widely recognized for delivering unbiased and accurate election-related information, making it a trusted resource for voters seeking to educate themselves about political processes. The platform also provides insights into public policy and government structures, aiming to inform and engage American voters.

📋 Description

• Drive the growth, execution, and client success of Ballotpedia’s research initiatives • Generate and sustain revenue through proactive prospecting, business development, and client relationship management • Identify and cultivate new research opportunities • Advance prospects through the sales pipeline • Scope projects in collaboration with clients • Convert opportunities into high-quality, paid engagements • Lead project execution from kickoff to delivery • Manage timelines and coordinate cross-functional contributors • Hire, onboard, and manage research-project contractors • Ensure deliverables satisfy contract or proposal details and client needs • Support internal research initiatives for Ballotpedia’s content and communications teams • Plan, supervise, and execute research projects • Develop project plans, workflow documentation, and tracking/auditing systems • Develop targeted expertise on unfamiliar topics and communicate it internally and externally • Partner with Operations, External Relations, Content, and Tech teams on project estimates • Provide contractors with direction and constructive feedback • Communicate project progress via email, Slack, Asana, and other platforms • Research prospective clients, including funding sources, priorities, and decision-makers • Develop tailored client outreach strategies and talking points • Track outreach, engagement, and follow-ups in Salesforce • Collaborate internally to design projects aligned with client proposals and organizational goals

🎯 Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in research and project management • Policy research and analysis experience across varied topics • Experience in sales, prospecting, or business development preferred • Experience identifying leads and advancing opportunities through a pipeline preferred • Ability to build, manage, and sustain strong client relationships • Ability to scope projects, set expectations, and deliver high-quality results • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to translate complex research findings into client-ready deliverables • Ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, and revenue-generating priorities simultaneously • Experience supervising contractors, staff, cross-functional content teams, and/or client relationships preferred • Familiarity with CRM systems, Asana or similar project management platforms, and Slack is a plus • Computer with Internet access • Current address included in résumé or cover letter • Authorization to work in the U.S. verified through E-Verify after hire

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% remote work from home • Flexible work environment (BP Flex) • Unlimited vacation • Flexible scheduling • Annual benefits stipend equivalent to $8,000 • Health insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Retirement accounts • Computer with Internet access required for remote work • Performance-based commission tied to research sales and client development outcomes