Hamilton Campaigns
Employment
Data Analyst - Florida
Posted: November 9, 2007
We are seeking a Data Analyst in our Fernandina Beach, FL office.
Qualified candidate is a motivated self starter, problem solver, and is able to live up to high standards of accuracy with minimal supervision. Candidate should also have a strong quantitative background with demonstrated experience creating, managing, and analyzing complex databases.
Responsibilities:
- Being responsible for technical issues related to storing and managing large demographic and electoral databases.
- Managing and appending information to individual-level voter files.
- Creating ad hoc reports from databases.
- Creating tabular reports of survey data.
- Working independently and as a team with other analysts.
- Maintaining clear and constant communication with internal team members and external clients regarding data and information needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Because the core of our business is providing accurate data, a strong quantitative background and a proven record of finding and minimizing data errors is an absolute necessity.
- A minimum of 1 year work experience as an analyst in a quantitative, data driven environment.
- Working knowledge of basic spreadsheet and database programs like Microsoft Access.
- Demonstrated experience creating, managing, and analyzing complex databases.
- Willingness to work on behalf of Democratic and progressive political candidates and organizations.
- Willingness to work long hours and under tight deadlines.
- A basic knowledge of the American political system and of electoral politics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years work experience as an analyst in a quantitative, data driven environment.
- Experience working in electoral politics – either on a political campaign or for a political consulting firm.
- Experience working with mapping software such as MapInfo.
- Experience with advanced data management and analysis software, like SPSS and SQL.
This position will be located in our Fernandina Beach, Florida (Jacksonville area) office.
Please send resume and cover letter to info@hamiltoncampaigns.com.
Opposition Researcher - Florida
Posted: November 9, 2007
Hamilton Campaigns is looking for an Opposition Researcher for our Florida office.
Qualified candidate is a motivated self starter, problem solver, and is able to live up to high standards of accuracy with minimal supervision. Candidate will be responsible for conducting opposition and self-research for clients and candidates.
Responsibilities
- Write reports and memos, in standardized format, including research books, debate prep books, response documents, accomplishment document, etc…
- Collect publicly available information on client and/or opponent using all available means
- Identify potential vulnerabilities of client and/or opponents
- Perform searches using Lexis to identify and analyze newspaper clips, public records, and legal cases
- Write and send Freedom of Information Act Requests as needed
- Be comfortable calling public and private agencies to attempt to collect additional information as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working in or reporting on electoral politics – either on a political campaign, for a political consulting firm, or as a journalist
- Because the core of our business is providing accurate data, a person with strong organizational skills and someone who excels at fact-checking is essential
- Ability to use common computer software such as Word, Excel, and Access
- Willingness to work on behalf of Democratic and progressive political candidates and organizations.
- Willingness to work long hours and under tight deadlines.
- A basic knowledge of the American political system and of electoral politics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience using Lexis to perform in-depth searches
This position will be located in our Fernandina Beach, FL office
Please send resume, cover letter, and references to:
- Tiffany Muller
- Hamilton Campaigns
- 102 S. 10th
- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Or email: Tiffany Muller