Policy Analyst
Contribute to the development of organisational policies.
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- What's it like to be a Policy Analyst?
- How to become a Policy Analyst
- Latest Policy Analyst jobs
- Top skills and experience for Policy Analysts
- Policy Analyst role reviews
What's it like to be a Policy Analyst?
A Policy Analyst is employed by a government or other large organisation to assist in the planning and development of its policies. They review current policies and collect and analyse data to assist with policy creation and modification where necessary.
Tasks and duties
- Analysing and reviewing current policies to identify anomalies and redundancies.
- Researching social, economic, industrial and political trends.
- Developing a range of policy options and providing advice on preferred option.
- Preparing surveys, reports and data analysis for stakeholder updates.
- Assessing implications of proposed policies.
- Preparing and maintaining policy and procedure manuals.
- Advising politicians and managers on lobbying activities.
How to become a Policy Analyst
A bachelor degree in a relevant field is required to attain a Policy Analyst role. Many candidates also complete postgraduate study. This role can be secured at the graduate level without relevant experience, but workplace experience may help you get ahead.
- Complete a bachelor degree majoring in political science or international relations.
- Consider completing postgraduate study in a specialist field.
- Aim to secure an internship while studying, this will provide you with valuable workplace experience.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Policy Analyst employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Policy Development
Public Policy
Policy Advice
Government Policy
Data Analysis
Treasury
Analysis
Private Sector
Infrastructure Planning
Project Coordination
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Latest Policy Analyst reviews
Aug 2019
If you want to influence public policy....
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Public Policy (Economic Policy)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationEconomic Policy Analysis
The good thingsThe job involves a great variety of work, across a range of different topic areas. A fantastic place to 'hone your skills' across an array of matters. No 2 days are ever the same.
The challengesAs always, resourcing is challenging - there is a lot to do, but only so many hours in the day.
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