About the Role
Our Research Associates help maintain a database of information from (and on) areas such as U.S. state legislators, local-level government officials, government personnel and global legislators. They work well within a team to ensure comprehensive and accurate content is delivered across a suite of products. The research associate position requires attention to detail, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines.
About the Team
Our research team is located in the U.S. and India. The team is tasked to dig deep into interesting, oftentimes noisy data to find information about government officials so that our clients are able to know more about the people in power and can reach out to them to change policy. Our platforms utilize the data we collect to allow U.S. citizens to reach out to their representatives, as well as help our clients know who is who, not only in the U.S. but in governments around the globe.
About You
You enjoy the process of collaborating with team members to overcome challenges. You see projects through to the end and ensure that the best decisions for the team, not necessarily your ideas, are what take precedence. Along the way, you’re capable of communicating what you’re thinking through multiple avenues of communication, taking in others’ ideas as well as expressing your own. You’re guided equally by your own intuition and delivering the best results to the customer. You’re comfortable around ambiguity with a high degree of autonomy, but are also not afraid to seek guidance when needed. You are deadline-driven, adaptable, and analytical.
What’s Expected of You in this Role:
- Accurately and quickly collect, process, and upload legislator information, biographies, or other data as assigned by a manager or lead analyst; data should be consistent with the team’s style standards
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of operational tools, procedures, and troubleshooting
- Document your work progress in Jira or other project management documents
- Reprioritize work as needed based on deadlines and coverage
- Work with your team and manager to build professional skills
- Proactively check team documentation for answers to your questions
- Reach out to team members and ask for help if your work queue is too full
- Ask questions of senior team members or managers in a timely manner
- Contribute ideas about priorities, workflow, and what data may need additional work
- Occasionally peer review other team members’ work and provide feedback
- As you grow, take on ownership of a dataset or project and oversee the workflow of the projects you lead
- As you master the items above, start to develop an understanding of the FiscalNote databases and the procedures for updating that content
- Work closely with U.S. and India-based colleagues on our team
What Sets You Apart:
- At least one year of work experience (internships included)
- Experience with large amounts of data entry
- Basic knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office, G Suite and electronic media
- Basic knowledge of how a governmental system works
- Attention to detail and good organizational abilities
- Ability to multitask and handle tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- Interest in learning new skills
- Good communication skills with strong grammar skills and computer familiarity
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed
- Preferred: Database management experience
Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! FiscalNote is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to FiscalNote, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles which means your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate. Questions or concerns? Contact [email protected], we'd be happy to connect!
As part of FiscalNote's commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers with critical insights and the tools to turn them into action.
Home to CQ, FrontierView, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote helps organizations stay ahead of political and business risk.
At FiscalNote, we Lead with Values
Know your Audience ∙ Find the Truth ∙ Drive Alignment ∙ Level Up ∙ Own the Job ∙ Bias for Action ∙ Support the Family
FiscalNote is continuing to hire new talent, with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19. New team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work remotely (unless communicated otherwise).
Company Benefits
FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at
https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.
FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.
FiscalNote uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.DHS.gov/E-Verify.
