Blue Rose Research develops a wide range of cutting-edge products used by the most important progressive organizations in the country. Our research informs short-term and long-term strategy for advancing progressive causes and has a trusted track record among key decision makers.

The team has a storied history, and has worked with central players to develop strategy and direct hundreds of millions of dollars of resources. The work produced by Blue Rose Research is widely regarded as among the most technically sophisticated in the space. If you join us, you’ll be plugging into a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and political analysts, who are closely connected to some of the most important decision makers in the progressive ecosystem.

In this role, you will serve as a key member of the leadership team responsible for elevating how we operate as an organization. You will own core business operations, financial planning, and organizational processes that will maximize our ability to empower progressive campaigns. You will dive into the organization's most pressing challenges, moving fluidly between strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving to drive efficiency and help us grow. You will lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen our operational foundation and maximize our impact in helping Democrats win elections.

The ideal candidate brings operational and strategic business expertise alongside meaningful experience in political campaigns, advocacy, or social impact work. A strong analytical background or familiarity with data science work is useful to collaborate effectively with our technical teams and understand our products.

What you will do:

Strategic planning

Work with leadership to define and execute the organization’s strategic business plan, translating high-level business vision into clear, actionable approaches
Set and track OKRs/KPIs aligned across internal goals – including growth, impact, revenue, utilization, and operational efficiency
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear recommendations that inform priorities and guide decision-making around business strategy
Support the launch and scaling of products, including go-to-market strategy and pricing models

Organizational design & operations

Identify operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies of a growing organization, implementing solutions that enable effective day-to-day activities and equip the organization to grow efficiently
Design and implement scalable organizational structures and staffing models that align with business growth across various scenarios
Serve as bridge between leadership, operations, and research/client-facing teams

Finance & accounting

Oversee financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue modeling
Develop financial scenarios for different pricing and business approaches
Monitor financial performance, costs, and cash flow, identifying areas for improvement on an ongoing basis
Build out go-to-market planning for new products and provide ongoing assessment of the market current products
Partner with client teams on revenue planning, and timely, accurate invoicing, and advise on potential new pricing schemes and marketing approaches
Lead regular business reviews with leadership, presenting insights and recommendations

Qualifications:

8+ years of work experience in management consulting, business operations, or related fields
Experience in political campaigns, advocacy, or social impact work
Experience leading strategic planning processes and translating vision into executable plans
Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making
Ability to assess current organizational state, identify inefficiencies and opportunities, and evaluate strategic possibilities
Experience in financial planning and analysis

Bonus Points:

MBA or other relevant advanced degree
Experience with survey research, political data, or voter files
Data science or software engineering experience or comfort working closely with technical teams

Salary Range:

$165,000 - $200,000

Deadline:

December 7, 2025