Research Manager

Company: Cooper for NC
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position: Research Manager Reports to: Research Director Location: Raleigh, NC Salary: $7,500/month Description: Cooper for North Carolina (CFNC) is looking to hire a full-time Research Manager to join our growing Research team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Research Manager will report to the Research Director and help lead research projects of the Research department. They will play a critical role in developing junior research staff skillsets. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hard-working, and a team-player. Qualifications At least 1 cycle of political opposition research required. Campaign or political committee research experience preferred Experience with research bullet writing Experience using LexisNexis, court records retrieval, campaign finance analysis, analyzing primary source documents, and commonly used research databases Experience with public records requests Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Exceptional critical thinking skills Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure Experience utilizing other research resources preferred Experience with project planning and/or managing staff a plus Responsibilities Collaborate with and support the Research Director to develop and execute short- and long-term research projects for the campaign Help manage the research department, including training and supervising junior researchers, and contribute to editing of research products Manage the campaign vetting program Conduct and oversee the campaign records program for self and opposition research, including public records requests and facilitation of on-location research Write research backups for paid media, survey research materials, and rapid response components as necessary All other duties as assigned Compensation & Hours Salary: $7,500 per month Healthcare premium covered by campaign. Hours: Full-time position. This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle. You will be contacted by the campaign via email if chosen for an interview. About Cooper For North Carolina Cooper for North Carolina is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to Cooper for North Carolina, supporters, and constituents. Cooper for North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Cooper for North Carolina will not tolerate any such discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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