Policy Analysts
A Policy Analyst provides expertise on government policy in a particular area. Gathers background information on issues and tracks legislative initiatives. Works with or advises elected officials, non-profit organizations on interest groups involved with the legislative process.
About this Career
Average Salary
£34,837New workers start at around £20,467. Normal pay is £34,837 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £57,414
Annual Openings
55Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Addresses conferences and publishes articles detailing the methodology and results of research undertaken.
- Undertakes analyses of data, presents results of research to sponsors, the media and other interested organisations.
- Administers questionnaires, carries out interviews, organises focus groups and implements other social research tools.
- Identifies, compiles and analyses economic, demographic, legal, political, social and other data to address research objectives.
- Traces the evolution of word and language forms, compares grammatical structures and analyses the relationships between ancient, parent and modern languages.
- Undertakes research across the humanities that furthers understanding of human culture and creativity.
- Studies society and the manner in which people behave and impact upon the world.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 92% |
| Writing | 89% |
| Critical Thinking | 89% |
| Active Listening | 87% |
| Active Learning | 84% |
| Speaking | 81% |
| Science | 79% |
| Learning Strategies | 77% |
| Mathematics | 74% |
| Monitoring | 72% |