Data Director

Position Summary

Nebraska Donor Alliance Data Director

The Data Director will be responsible for supporting the Nebraska Donor Alliance’s data infrastructure and analytics needs to provide strategic guidance to stakeholders and partners, develop voter contact universes, and manage the Alliance’s internal data infrastructure and processes. Our ideal candidate is a problem solver, quick to pick up new skills, can communicate clearly about data, and is dedicated to progressive candidates and causes. 

Job functions:

• Support the Nebraska Donor Alliance’s data needs and infrastructure
• Work with large datasets using SQL and other data management tools
• Assist with the creation of universes, track program progress, and lead reporting and analysis
• Use mapping and data visualization tools to display voter file and program data and other information and analysis

Must have:

• Comfort with SQL and working knowledge of Google BigQuery or similar relational databases such as CTA PAD, Civis Platform, and/or DNC’s Phoenix
• Excellent research skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences through writing and visuals
• Ability to manage several tasks and projects concurrently and to prioritize work effectively
• A strong commitment to progressive causes and a passion for using data to support them

Awesome to have: 

• Familiarity with voter file data, election results, statistical models, and/or polling data
• 1-2 cycles of progressive campaign experience, especially working with political data
• Previous experience with targeting for electoral, political, or advocacy campaigns, particularly for field, direct mail, and/or digital programs
• Experience with data visualization and/or mapping platforms (e.g. Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, QGIS)
• Prior work with mapping software like ArcGIS or QGIS
• Familiarity with scripting and statistical languages like Python or R
• Experience working in Nebraska

The Data Director position is based in Nebraska or remote. This is a full-time role with an annual salary of $80,000 – $90,000 based on experience. Full benefits including health, vision, dental, life & disability insurance, and matching 401K. Unlimited vacation and other leave benefits provided. The Nebraska Data Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted through January 9, 2026.