Senior Political Projects Manager

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

The DLCC’s sole mission is to win Democratic majorities and build Democratic power in state legislatures. To grow governing power, we battle to win and hold majorities, build their capacity to be self‑sustaining, and expand the map cycle over cycle to shape the future of this country. As the official party committee dedicated to state legislatures, we also represent and elevate our ballot level on the national stage to bring more attention and resources to this ballot level.

Over the last decade, a reimagined and reinvigorated Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee has reversed electoral trends and shifted the competitive state legislative map in this new decade. While fighting from behind due to Republicans’ massive war chest, rigged maps, and focus among Democrats and progressives on the federal level, the DLCC has won back a dozen majorities in the states – including a historic midterm election cycle in 2022 when Democrats flipped four chambers red to blue, and the President’s party did not lose a single chamber for the first time in modern history.

The DLCC is an all‑of‑the‑above committee that operates year‑round, providing funds for the full scope of campaign work and running significant independent advertising to win races. The data, targeting, organizing, digital, communications and fundraising support, and strategic expertise we provide to states is invaluable. Winning state legislatures doesn’t happen in a single election — they are multi‑cycle plays, and the DLCC’s work with our caucuses to lay the groundwork for future Democratic wins. And when the DLCC secures new majorities, Democrats move quickly on an agenda that protects fundamental freedoms and builds an economy for all.

The DLCC has momentum in our strategy for the decade, and we cannot let up. Extreme MAGA Republicans are showing no signs of slowing down their anti‑democratic crusade, and there’s a long fight ahead of us that will require more investment, attention, and resources for state legislative races. Every victory at our level of the ballot is a win for the future of the Democratic Party, and this year, we’re capitalizing on our progress so far to defend our ground and keep expanding the map for Democratic power.

Alongside our mission, we also value our team. We are explicit about our culture and values and how they impact our work and collaboration with others. The DLCC staff, along with our Board of Directors, are committed to holding ourselves to a standard of respect, inclusion, growth, and performance that meets the political and organizational requirements of the future we want to build.

Senior Political Projects Manager

The Senior Political Projects Manager supports the DLCC’s electoral efforts by building systems internally to track electoral work. The Senior Political Projects Manager works with our Regional Political Directors (RPDs) to help track electoral work across their states.

Using strong organizational and prioritization skills, the Senior Political Projects Manager is expected to balance multiple priorities, from concept to completion, while working independently on projects as assigned, and is the initial point person for all special projects originating in the political department. The Senior Political Projects Manager must be able to work under pressure while handling a wide variety of projects and responsibilities, many of which contain confidential information that is expected to be handled with discretion.

The Senior Political Projects Manager reports to the Deputy Political Director. The DLCC is a hybrid organization located in Washington, DC, and this position is eligible to be permanently remote or for flexible work arrangements. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The Senior Political Projects Manager is expected to model the values of the DLCC :

• CREDIBILITY : We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
• INCLUSIVE : The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing different people approach opportunities and challenges differently.
• INITIATIVE : We exhibit high levels of creativity in our work and need all team members to proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
• RESULTS DRIVEN : Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
• RISK : We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics, and execute these ideas when we believe the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy, both when the risks pay off and when they do not.
• TEAMWORK : We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with our colleagues. Our individual work considers the needs, capacity, and expertise of those we work alongside.

Responsibilities

Project Management

Build out and maintain systems for tracking and communicating political intelligence from DLCC’s political work, state partners, and publicly available data sets. This includes but is not limited to :

Act as the lead staff member in the Political Department to provide support to the Regional Political Directors.

Knowledge Management

Outcomes

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The DLCC is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the DLCC.

The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

All DLCC employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles at the DLCC that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison, Kennissa Brown.

Essential functions of the role include :

How to Apply

Salary for the Senior Political Projects Manager position is $75,000 – $82,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The DLCC offers a generous benefits package, including :

To apply for this position, please complete an electronic application at https : / / www.dlcc.org / careers by Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The DLCC may review applications after this deadline; however, this is not a guarantee that your application will be considered if it is not submitted by November 12, 2025. Only complete applications through the application portal will be accepted. You must also include a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to be considered for this position. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing jobs(at)dlcc.org. No calls, please. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis.

The DLCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DLCC 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 sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. The DLCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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