How do they match: Political Scientists

  • Policy Advisor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Policy Officer
  • Cyber Policy Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Policy Analyst
  • Data and Policy Analyst
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Legislative Policy Analyst
  • Medical Policy Analyst
  • Project Policy Analyst

  • Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
  • Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
  • Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate civic projects or public policies.