Political Analyst

Job Description: Political Analyst

Location: Chennai; for projects across India

"Note: This is a short-term contractual role for a duration of 30th May 2026. Tamil and English language is a must have requirement for this role."

About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of Indias premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

About the Team:

As a part of the Political Analysis team at Varahe Analytics, you will have a chance to understand and analyze politics at the grassroots level in a state, perform original research and analysis in areas related to politics for a national party with presence across India.

The role demands maintenance of high levels of confidentiality, good social skills, an eye for detail and disciplined adherence to documentation protocols and deadlines.

What Would This Role Entail?

• Closely follow all the key political and socio-economic developments in their assigned region along with a broad view of the states and nations politics
• Conduct rigorous primary research through phone calls to influencers, focus group discussions, interviews and investigative methods to understand the social and political landscape of the region
• Use secondary research methods to draw up detailed reports and insights on the state and constituencies to convey past and current political scenarios and developments
• Interface with client-side individuals, following all relevant protocols

Necessary Skills:

• Educational qualification : Bachelor's degree and above
• Willingness to travel extensively and apply themselves
• Must be strong in data analysis, logical reasoning and reading comprehension
• Structured thinking and ability to logically structure documents
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Basic understanding of politics and the nature of Indias democracy
• Basic proficiency in the Office suite and G suite software
• Ability to undertake and monitor multiple tasks and ensure timely delivery while working in a team environment
• Proficiency in English and Tamil is required , and strong writing skills.

Good to Have Skills:

• Understanding of native place of residences political landscape
• Exposure of working in fast-paced and dynamic environment

How to Apply

If you're a professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email at