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 Current 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Review existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions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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