Policy Analysts

Policy Analysts develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.

What the job involves

• Liaises and consults with program administrators and other interested parties to identify policy needs

• Reviews existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions

• Researches social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided

• Formulates and analyses policy options, prepares briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advises on preferred options

• Assesses impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies