Delve Research

08/14/2025

🚨 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 🚨

Are you the person everyone turns to when they need the real story behind the latest policy push, corporate campaign, or political headline?

Do you thrive on untangling complexity, tracking power and influence, and helping advocates for free enterprise get ahead of the curve?

At 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, we don't do classroom theory. We equip leading companies, coalitions, and trade associations with the intelligence they need to win high-stakes public affairs battles—across energy, tech, healthcare, financial services, and more.

🔎 As a Research Associate, you’ll:
• Investigate the people and dynamics shaping reputational and policy risks
• Analyze open-source intel and stakeholder networks
• Learn how to deliver fast, actionable insights to decision-makers
• Work alongside senior analysts on real client projects

📅 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
📍 Based in D.C. with hybrid flexibility
💼 Paid, full-time, 3-month program—pipeline to full-time roles

This isn’t a think tank. It’s not a campaign war room. It’s real-world, high-pressure, strategic intelligence—built for those who believe in the power of ideas, markets, and disciplined research to shape outcomes.

➡️ Apply now: https://delvedc.bamboohr.com/careers/64?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

Tag a recent grad or early career professional who belongs here.

Launch Your Career in Public Affairs Competitive Intelligence Program Start Date: September 2025 Launch your career at the intersection of politics, business, and strategy. Delve Research is Washington’s premier strategic intelligence and risk advisory firm, equipping the advocates and practitione...

02/21/2024

🚗💥 Welcome to the Car Crash Election 🚗💥

As we barrel towards November's election, the landscape appears more like a demolition derby than a traditional race. The two parties have chose the oldest, least popular nominees to vie for the presidency. Amidst a backdrop of divisive politics and shifting voter alignments, professionals face an unparalleled challenge as the old predictors of electoral outcomes are now more noise than signal.

🔍 Our latest analysis delves into the complexities of this unique electoral environment, offering insights into navigating the unpredictable terrain and preparing for the aftermath.

At Delve, we're here to upgrade your political GPS and help you stay ahead in this unprecedented electoral season. Your roadmap for navigating the 2024 elections starts here.

🔗 Read the full analysis:

If you are a public affairs professional in any industry, you should know by now that artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is regulated will impact the company or industry you represent. Even if your organization chooses to skip the AI revolution (good luck), your competitors, vendors, customers....

02/09/2024

A new report found “local governments are banning faster than they’re building it,” making it harder than ever to get the we need to power our future approved and built.

❌ The paper's study found 15% of counties and several states have passed some form of measures effectively halting new utility-scale solar and wind projects.

📈 While that might not seem like a lot, as one clean energy advocate warned, too much of that 15% represents “the most highly productive areas to develop wind and solar.” Indeed, one database cited by USA Today found at least 600 instances of local resistance to in recent years.

🛡 So what can developers do to beat these steep odds and avoid the onslaught of activism against their projects?

🧭 At , we have a proven playbook professionals can leverage to ensure they have the right insights for strategic, proactive efforts to help their companies avoid delays and disruption.

Want to learn more? Check out our latest analysis on the challenges facing energy developers and how they can build a well-informed strategy to navigate skeptical local stakeholders increasingly bolstered by professional activists on both the left and right.
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A new USA Today report found “local governments are banning green energy faster than they’re building it,” a stark reminder of how hard it will be for energy de

02/08/2024

Our CEO joined the AI, Government, and the Future podcast with Alan Pentz to discuss our recent report on the five key policy trends to watch in 2024 (available at https://www.delveinto.ai/c/dowload-2024-ai-trends)

If you want to dive into the future of AI, this is a must-listen episode:

Apple - https://apple.co/4blnTuK
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4bqgL0f
bCast - https://bit.ly/48WdaW5

02/07/2024

As the wise sage Vizzini warned, don’t fall “victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is, ‘never get involved in a land war in Asia,’” but a close contender of which is don’t navigate a complex political landscape without the acumen of a seasoned public affairs professional.

That's why our CEO recently made the case in Forbes for companies to hire a Chief Political Risk Officer to ensure their organizations can protect its interests and advance its objectives against pressures from all sides in the political, policy, and social debates that impact your interests.

What's a CPRO and why do you need one? Check out our latest analysis: https://buff.ly/492vehq

01/11/2024

We're hiring! 👇

If you are excited about creating the future of research and analysis, we have immediate analyst openings on our team.

🕵️‍♂️ We are seeking curious, detail-oriented, and ambitious professionals who thrive on cutting through the noise and conventional narratives to provide insights that truly matter.

🗺 You get to dive into the risks. challenges and opportunities facing , , , , and other industry sectors, while enjoying a team culture that values your personal time as much as your professional development. Teamwork and continuous learning are at the core of our DNA.

DC-based candidates strongly preferred, but experienced and seasoned remote candidates will be considered.

🔗 Apply here:

Join Our Trailblazing Team In Creating The Future Of Public Affairs Risk Analysis Who We Are: Delve is not just a competitive intelligence and risk advisory firm; we're a beacon for those who dare to think differently in the realm of political and public affairs analysis. Our firm is a hub for the c...

01/09/2024

⚖️ "Navigating the New Urban Dynamics in a Stakeholder Economy" ⚖️

The Washington Wizards and Capitals plans to move to the suburbs highlights a dynamic playing out across the country: Facing higher crime, lower foot traffic from office workers, and progressive policies increasing labor and other costs of doing business, major retailers and other businesses are increasingly voting with their feet when it comes to urban investments.

Yet in this new reality of the stakeholder economy, companies must consider the extent to which should they just pull up stakes for a better environment versus staying and fighting to improve the one they’re in.

In our latest analysis, we delved into this challenge, and how professionals need to adapt.

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83 elections in 54 countries. That’s how many campaigns public affairs professionals will have to navigate in 2024. In the U.S., that will include at least 6,477 elections for everything from President, Congress, Governors, and other state-level positions, plus tens of thousands of county, municip...

12/18/2023

As reported in Politico Influence on Friday, congratulations to Delve's newly promoted team members:

🤖 Kyle Huwa, who leads our efforts at Delveinto.AI, to research manager
⚡ Alex Carpenter to lead analyst on the team, and
🕵️‍♂️ Kennedy Atkins to senior analyst on the custom research team

Excited for the contributions these team members have in store for our clients in 2024!

12/16/2023

🌉 "Bridging the Gap in a Polarized World"

Taylor Swift might be the Person of the Year, but for corporate public affairs, it's all about navigating the cultural divide. Explore our latest analysis for insights into managing public opinion in a polarized era.

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83 elections in 54 countries. That’s how many campaigns public affairs professionals will have to navigate in 2024. In the U.S., that will include at least 6,477 elections for everything from President, Congress, Governors, and other state-level positions, plus tens of thousands of county, municip...

12/14/2023

🌐 "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" with old-school crisis management.

Seasoned public affairs professionals, it's time to rethink crisis management in the age of global activism. Our latest analysis offers a proactive approach to anticipating and navigating modern challenges.

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83 elections in 54 countries. That’s how many campaigns public affairs professionals will have to navigate in 2024. In the U.S., that will include at least 6,477 elections for everything from President, Congress, Governors, and other state-level positions, plus tens of thousands of county, municip...