Policy Analysts

What the job involves

• Liaises and consults with program administrators and other interested parties to identify policy needs
• Reviews existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
• Researches social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
• Formulates and analyses policy options, prepares briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advises on preferred options
• Assesses impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies

Key values of workers in Policy Analysts

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Policy Analysts

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.