policy analyst
Studies proposed laws
A policy analyst researches and evaluates government or organizational policies, assessing their effectiveness and proposing alternatives.
The work involves gathering data, studying outcomes, and writing reports that inform decision-makers: The policy analyst recommended changes to the housing subsidy program.
Policy analysts work in government agencies, think tanks, nonprofits, and corporations.
- researcherOne who studies systematically
- governmentAuthority over a state
- briefingConcise information session
- memoBrief internal message
- think tankPolicy research organization
wonk · data · statistics · number cruncher · recommendations · fact sheet · talking points · legislature · advocacy · report · stakeholder · consultant · expert · assessment · evaluation · public affairs · strategist · Capitol Hill
- expertsexperts, expert, specialist, masters, specialists
- professionalsdoctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, dentist
- public workerscivil servant, firefighter, mail carrier, social worker, teacher
- analysts
- insurance jobsinsurance adjuster, claims adjuster, underwriter, agent, broker
- political advisorsadvisor, chief of staff, counselor, strategist, consultant
policy analystlawmaker
One who drafts legislation
legislator · politician · policymaker · decision-maker · elected official
policy analystactivist
Vigorous cause champion
lobbyist · advocate · campaigner · organizer · protester
policy analystpractitioner
One who works regularly
social worker · case manager · first responder · service provider · doer
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