Data Associate - Political Cycle 2026

What matters to you? Do you want a job that lets you fight for those things?

Good jobs let you apply your skills. Great jobs feed your sense of purpose.

The thing that defines GMMB isn't what we do—it's our why. We want to make a difference in the world. And we're pretty good at doing good.

Come join the sharp, passionate people at GMMB who bring deep expertise on the issues we care about, from education, health, and climate, to democracy, economic mobility, and social justice. We work with candidates and organizations committed to what matters, because change doesn't just happen on election day. It happens every day.

• GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least 3 days in-office presence; additional in-office days as needed.
• This position is based in Washington, DC.
• Salary range $55,000 - $70,000
• This is a full-time, salaried and benefits eligible position to run through mid-November 2026.
  
  

GMMB seeks a Data Associate to support our growing data function and drive strategy through insights and analysis for our political clients. In this role, you'll manage data collection efforts, collaborate across teams to identify opportunities where data and technology can enhance strategy, and develop reports and visualizations using tools like SQL, Google Data Studio, and Tableau.

You Are…a Data Associate Who Knows How To

• 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.
  
  

You have...

• 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.
  
  

It's a Bonus (not Required) If You Have...

• 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
  
  

GMMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMMB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMMB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, sex, national origin, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or military status or other categories defined by applicable local, state and federal statutes in the locations where we operate. GMMB encourages applicants of all ages. GMMB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

GMMB values the importance of inclusion and impact. Our success depends on fostering a truly inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed, and where their talents and ideas are channeled into our work. While providing this information is strictly voluntary, we encourage all applicants to provide demographic information. This information, as stated in our EEO statement, will not be used to make employment related decisions. This information will only be shared with qualified and limited personnel who build policies and programs that help make GMMB an inclusive firm.

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