Live job postings
57
as of 30 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.02%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$100k
$100,000
Salary range
$80k – $100k
$80,000 – $100,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
Data analysis and statistical modelingPolicy writing and legislative draftingStakeholder consultation and engagementResearch methodology (qualitative and quantitative)Government budgeting and fiscal analysisProgram evaluation and impact assessmentRegulatory analysis and compliance reviewCommunication and presentation skillsProject managementSubject matter expertise (e.g., environment, health, trade)GIS and spatial policy analysisSurvey design and public opinion polling
AI impact on this career
AI is moderately impacting policy analysis through automated literature reviews, data scraping, and early-stage drafting of policy briefs. Tools like ChatGPT and specialized legal AI can accelerate the synthesis of regulations and stakeholder comments, reducing the time spent on low-level research. However, the nuanced interpretation of political context, stakeholder trade-offs, and ethical judgment remain firmly in human hands, meaning AI is a productivity multiplier rather than a replacement. Policy analysts who learn to validate AI outputs and integrate them into workflows will have a clear edge, while those who resist upskilling may see their roles narrowed to AI oversight.
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