Senior Democracy Analyst | Rethink Priorities | $115,000–$145,000/yr

Rethink Priorities seeks a Senior Democracy Analyst to research, evaluate, and synthesize philanthropic opportunities aimed at protecting democratic institutions and preventing democratic backsliding in the United States, helping funders direct resources toward the most effective interventions in this space. Responsibilities include conducting landscape analyses of the democracy-funding ecosystem, evaluating evidence bases for intervention types, producing rigorous funding recommendations and reports, and engaging with academic literature, policy analysis, and expert interviews. Strong candidates bring a background in political science, public policy, law, nonprofit research, or philanthropy; familiarity with major democracy funders, foundations, and grantee organizations is a genuine advantage; and the ability to approach the subject empirically and credibly across the political spectrum is essential. The ideal start date is July 2026.

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Organization Name: Rethink Priorities

Role Title: Senior Democracy Analyst

Employment Type: Full-time (minimum 30 hours/week; at least 6 months with intention of permanent role)
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Compensation: $115,000–$145,000/year (USD, prorated for less than 40 hours/week); includes unlimited PTO, organization-wide breaks, up to 4–9 months parental leave, $2,000 technology stipend, $40/month AI tools budget, and 10% of work time for professional development

Location: Remote (Global)

Link to Apply: https://careers.rethinkpriorities.org/postings/c42f9f7c-0b0a-4ac8-bda4-4ddf87fa429f

Position Overview: Rethink Priorities seeks a Senior Democracy Analyst to research, evaluate, and synthesize philanthropic opportunities aimed at protecting democratic institutions and preventing democratic backsliding in the United States, helping funders direct resources toward the most effective interventions in this space. Responsibilities include conducting landscape analyses of the democracy-funding ecosystem, evaluating evidence bases for intervention types, producing rigorous funding recommendations and reports, and engaging with academic literature, policy analysis, and expert interviews. Strong candidates bring a background in political science, public policy, law, nonprofit research, or philanthropy; familiarity with major democracy funders, foundations, and grantee organizations is a genuine advantage; and the ability to approach the subject empirically and credibly across the political spectrum is essential. The ideal start date is July 2026.