How do they match: Political Scientists

  • Policy Officer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Program Analyst
  • Cyber Policy Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Policy Analyst
  • Data and Policy Analyst
  • Government Affairs Researcher
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Legislative Policy Analyst
  • Medical Policy Analyst
  • Political Consultant
  • Political Research Scientist
  • Political Researcher
  • Project Policy Analyst

  • Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
  • Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
  • Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
  • Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
  • Identify issues for research and analysis.
  • Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
  • Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
  • Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.
  • Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.

  • Advise others on matters of public policy.
  • Conduct research on social issues.
  • Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
  • Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
  • Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
  • Interpret research or operational data.