POSITION: Deputy Research Director for U.S. House Campaigns

LOCATION: Washington, DC 

AB PAC, a progressive research and communications organization dedicated to holding Republicans accountable for their words and actions, is hiring a Deputy Research Director to join our U.S. House Campaigns research team for the 2026 cycle. This position is based in our Washington, DC office.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a team of researchers charged with producing opposition research products on Republican candidates in competitive House races, including directing and editing their work products and implementing the research plan; 

• Overseeing the research team’s collection of information from legislative votes, news clips, campaign finance reports, financial and legal records, and research databases; 

• Managing and performing rapid response research projects in key electoral races in coordination with the research director and communications team;

• Assisting and training less experienced researchers; 

• Other duties as needed. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least two cycles of opposition research experience, including strong familiarity with LexisNexis, FOIA, and other common research tools required.

• Experience with House races strongly preferred;

• Solid proofreading and editing skills;

• Management skills, including delegation, mentorship, and a desire to teach;

• Organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines a must;

• Strong news judgment and commitment to teamwork;

• Enjoy working closely with others of diverse backgrounds and personalities.

AB PAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. We offer a competitive salary starting at $72,800 for this position and a strong benefits package. 

AB PAC is a union employer. This position is in the bargaining unit