Deputy Director, Research & Insights

Stand Together, Arlington, Virginia

Overview

At yes. every kid. our purpose ⁠⁠i⁠⁠s ⁠⁠t⁠⁠o ⁠t⁠ransform educa⁠t⁠⁠i⁠on⁠ t⁠o be as d⁠i⁠verse as ⁠t⁠he k⁠i⁠ds ⁠i⁠⁠t⁠’s des⁠i⁠gned⁠ t⁠o serve. Instead of allowing politicians and special interests to rule education, we can unleash the extraordinary potential of every kid by treating them with dignity and empowering them to make decisions that are best for them. Join us as we give a voice to every parent, student, and teacher who shares that goal.

yes. every kid. is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

yes. every kid. (YES) is seeking a strategic and experienced political and public opinion research professional to advance and expand our research capability. The Deputy Director, Research & Insights will lead the design and execution of political polling and focus groups to support public policy campaigns, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

This includes owning major research projects from design through analysis and presentation, translating complex public opinion data into clear, actionable insights that shape advocacy, communications, and policy design across state and federal efforts.

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Deputy Director, Research & Insights

Stand Together, Arlington, Virginia

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yes. every kid. is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

What you need

8+ years in polling and public opinion research, including work at a political polling firm.
Direct experience executing legislative district, statewide, and national surveys.
Direct experience moderating qualitative research.
Mastery of survey design, audience sampling, quota setting, crosstab design, and data set weighting.
Familiarity with voter files, turnout models, sample design, and electoral audiences.
Strong political judgment and understanding of policy and advocacy environments.
Ability to translate research into strategy and communicate findings clearly to senior leaders and external audiences.
Strong project management skills, analytical rigor, and attention to detail.
Ability to travel up to 25% for conferences, focus groups, and presentations.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

Polling experience in education or other public policy areas.
Experience with a political campaign, think tank, or advocacy organization.

Candidates whose experience is primarily in consumer or customer research, brand research, product development, market research, or user experience research should also have substantial direct political or public policy research experience to be considered for this role.

What Success Looks Like The Deputy Director is a trusted research partner to the Director and colleagues across YES, independently leading projects from initial question to actionable findings.

Success means delivering rigorous research on time, uncovering insights beyond the toplines, and helping colleagues apply findings to policy, communications, advocacy, and organizational strategy. This person strengthens YES’s research capabilities and partnerships, ensuring that major strategic decisions, messaging, and policy positions are grounded in credible real-world data and tested public opinion.

Deputy Director, Research & Insights

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Deputy Director, Research & Insights

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