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Research Director

Center for Competitive Politics | Posted on October 15, 2007

The Center for Competitive Politics’ (CCP) Director of Research is responsible conducting and arranging high quality research on CCP’s issues. The position requires strong research, writing, and analytical abilities, as well as familiarity with the political process. Key activities include conducting original research, collaborating with researchers at other organizations on joint projects, hiring and managing independent researchers, managing a peer-review process, and presenting research results to elected officials and staff, media, academics, and other key audiences.

This position reports to CCP’s President and requires close collaboration with the heads of the Legal, Government & Coalition Relations, and Communications departments. It requires an experienced, mature, self-managing individual committed to protecting, promoting and expanding the First Amendment rights of speech, assembly, and petition. A Master’s degree in economics, history, political science, public policy, government, or similar field is strongly preferred.

CCP's mission, through legal briefs, studies, historical and constitutional analyses, and media communication is to educate members of the legal community, elected officials, media, the public and other key audiences on the actual effects of money in politics, and the results of a more free and competitive electoral process. www.campaignfreedom.org


Recommended Background/Skills

Master’s or higher in a field connected to CCP’s areas of interest.

Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.

Ability to understand and speak knowledgeably on the issues CCP addresses.

Ability to work well with and manage the work of others.


Starting salary negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience.

Office is located in Alexandria, VA. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Sean Parnell, sparnell@campaignfreedom.org