Political Analyst

Remote

🧪 Science

Political Analysts use their vast political and current events knowledge to research and analyze political situations and topics. This can include political systems, policies, trends, foreign relations and governments. They not only look at things that have already happened, but they also forecast what might happen next. Policymakers often use this information to help make informed decisions and shape the policies they create. The data that a Political Analyst uses comes from a variety of sources, including surveys, studies and census data. To share analyses, a Political Analyst might publish papers, write reports or give presentations. This job often involves travel, sometimes to foreign companies, to learn about political and social events as they unfold.

What does a Political Analyst do?

A Political Analyst, or Political Scientist, researches and studies various political issues. Their duties include collecting data, analyzing political trends and creating theories on political topics.

Responsibilities

A Political Analyst should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Political Analyst should be able to execute:

Researching various political topics
Interpreting the findings of studies and other research
Forecasting trends that relate to politics
Sharing research results and interpretations via written and oral communications
Staying on top of current events related to policies and legislation
Working with various sources for research and political news

Required Skills

A competitive Political Analyst will have certain skills and qualifications, including: