Policy analyst

POLICY ANALYST

Policy Analyst develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.

Unit Group

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group have a skill level commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Responsibilities
* Determine organisational and client intelligence requirements
* Organise, collect, collate and analyse data, and develop intelligence information such as electronic surveillance
* Compile and disseminate intelligence information using briefings, maps, charts, reports and other methods
* Ascertain the accuracy of data collected and reliability of sources
* Conduct threat and risk assessments and develop responses
* Liaise and consult with program administrators and other interested parties to identify policy needs
* Review existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
* Research social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programmes and services provided
* Formulate and analyse policy options, prepare briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advise on preferred options
* Assess impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programmes and political and administrative feasibility of policies
Occupations
* Intelligence Officer
* Policy Analyst
Average Income

The average salary for a Policy Analyst is $101,470 for male employees and $88,008 for female employees per year.

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