# Political Scientists

*/Occupations/Political_Scientists*

Total Employment: 150

## Digital Scalar

**Band**: digital
**Digital**: 0.9
**Rationale**: The UNSPSC tool segment distribution places all 30 tools in IT/Software (segment 43, digital prior 0.85), including SQL, R, and SPSS. The top Work Activities are exclusively knowledge-based, led by 'Analyzing Data or Information' (4.80) and 'Processing Information' (4.60). Work Context attributes like 'E-Mail' (5.00) and 'Spend Time Sitting' (4.04) confirm a completely desk-bound, knowledge-work environment.

## Icp Opportunities

- [Legislative Triage Agent](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Opportunities/Legislative_Triage_Agent) — Agent
- [Public Hearing Analyzer](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Opportunities/Public_Hearing_Analyzer) — Service-as-Software
- [Regulatory Forecasting API](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Opportunities/Regulatory_Forecasting_API) — Headless SaaS
- [Grant Attribution Agent](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Opportunities/Grant_Attribution_Agent) — Agent
- [Lobbying Disclosure Service](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Opportunities/Lobbying_Disclosure_Service) — Service-as-Software

## Occupation Profile

**Produces**: Produces comprehensive policy briefs, political forecasts, and program evaluation reports used by legislators, advocacy groups, and think tanks. Delivers data-driven recommendations on pending legislation and public policy initiatives.
**Ai Surface**: The work of gathering historical data, tracking legislative changes, and running statistical analyses on demographic surveys is entirely digital and text-heavy. Interpreting nuanced political contexts, navigating stakeholder interests, and presenting strategic recommendations to policymakers remain human-driven activities.
**Operates With**:
- [Stata](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Products/Stata)
- [LexisNexis](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Products/LexisNexis)
- [IBM SPSS Statistics](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Products/IBM_SPSS_Statistics)
- [Qualtrics](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Products/Qualtrics)
- [Microsoft Excel](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Products/Microsoft_Excel)
**Typical Employers**:
- [Public Policy Think Tanks](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Employers/Public_Policy_Think_Tanks)
- [Government Agencies](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Employers/Government_Agencies)
- [Academic Research Institutions](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Employers/Academic_Research_Institutions)
- [Lobbying and Advocacy Firms](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Employers/Lobbying_and_Advocacy_Firms)
**Core Responsibilities**:
- [Analyze policy data and trends](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Tasks/Analyze_policy_data_and_trends)
- [Evaluate government program effectiveness](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Tasks/Evaluate_government_program_effectiveness)
- [Forecast political and economic trends](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Tasks/Forecast_political_and_economic_trends)
- [Draft public policy reports](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Tasks/Draft_public_policy_reports)
- [Advise government and civic leaders](/Occupations/Political_Scientists/Tasks/Advise_government_and_civic_leaders)

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers](/Occupations/Miscellaneous_Social_Scientists_and_Related_Workers) — parent · Occupations

### Siblings

- [Anthropologists and Archeologists](/Occupations/Anthropologists_and_Archeologists) — siblings · Occupations
- [Geographers](/Occupations/Geographers) — siblings · Occupations
- [Historians](/Occupations/Historians) — siblings · Occupations
- [Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other](/Occupations/Social_Scientists_and_Related_Workers,_All_Other) — siblings · Occupations

### Related (type of)

- [Data Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Data_Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Safety Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Safety_Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Finance Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Finance_Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Public Policy Manager](/JobTypes/Public_Policy_Manager) — type of · JobTypes
- [Policy Manager](/JobTypes/Policy_Manager) — type of · JobTypes
- [Government Relations Specialist](/JobTypes/Government_Relations_Specialist) — type of · JobTypes
- [Government Affairs Specialist](/JobTypes/Government_Affairs_Specialist) — type of · JobTypes
- [Government Affairs Analyst](/JobTypes/Government_Affairs_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Geopolitical Analyst](/JobTypes/Geopolitical_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Policy Drafting Specialist](/JobTypes/Policy_Drafting_Specialist) — type of · JobTypes
- [Policy Director](/JobTypes/Policy_Director) — type of · JobTypes
- [Urban Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Urban_Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Health Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Health_Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Diplomat](/JobTypes/Diplomat) — type of · JobTypes
- [Policy Researcher](/JobTypes/Policy_Researcher) — type of · JobTypes
- [Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Policy Advisor](/JobTypes/Policy_Advisor) — type of · JobTypes
- [Tenure-Track Political Science Professor](/JobTypes/Tenure-Track_Political_Science_Professor) — type of · JobTypes
- [Public Opinion Pollster](/JobTypes/Public_Opinion_Pollster) — type of · JobTypes
- [Political Data Scientist](/JobTypes/Political_Data_Scientist) — type of · JobTypes
- [Intelligence Analyst (Political/Regional)](/JobTypes/Intelligence_Analyst_(Political%2FRegional)) — type of · JobTypes
- [Elections Analyst](/JobTypes/Elections_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Environmental Legislative Analyst](/JobTypes/Environmental_Legislative_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Political Risk Analyst](/JobTypes/Political_Risk_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Foreign Affairs Officer](/JobTypes/Foreign_Affairs_Officer) — type of · JobTypes
- [Climate Finance Policy Specialist](/JobTypes/Climate_Finance_Policy_Specialist) — type of · JobTypes
- [Legislative Researcher](/JobTypes/Legislative_Researcher) — type of · JobTypes
- [International Climate Policy Advisor](/JobTypes/International_Climate_Policy_Advisor) — type of · JobTypes
- [Think Tank Resident Scholar](/JobTypes/Think_Tank_Resident_Scholar) — type of · JobTypes
- [Think Tank Policy Fellow](/JobTypes/Think_Tank_Policy_Fellow) — type of · JobTypes
- [Think Tank Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Think_Tank_Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Applied Policy Analyst](/JobTypes/Applied_Policy_Analyst) — type of · JobTypes
- [Energy Transition Policy Advisor](/JobTypes/Energy_Transition_Policy_Advisor) — type of · JobTypes

### Related

- [News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists](/Occupations/News_Analysts,_Reporters,_and_Journalists) — related to · Occupations
- [Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary](/Occupations/Political_Science_Teachers,_Postsecondary) — related to · Occupations
- [Law Teachers, Postsecondary](/Occupations/Law_Teachers,_Postsecondary) — related to · Occupations
- [Sociologists](/Occupations/Sociologists) — related to · Occupations
- [Economists](/Occupations/Economists) — related to · Occupations
- [Legislators](/Occupations/Legislators) — related to · Occupations

### Related (signature occupation)

- [Taxpayer Watchdog Groups](/CompanyTypes/Taxpayer_Watchdog_Groups) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Single-Issue Action Funds](/CompanyTypes/Single-Issue_Action_Funds) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Public Policy Think Tanks](/CompanyTypes/Public_Policy_Think_Tanks) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Public Affairs & Lobbying Consultancy](/CompanyTypes/Public_Affairs_&_Lobbying_Consultancy) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Principal Campaign Committee](/CompanyTypes/Principal_Campaign_Committee) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Political Polling Firms](/CompanyTypes/Political_Polling_Firms) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Political Campaign Consultancy](/CompanyTypes/Political_Campaign_Consultancy) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Multilateral Organization Headquarters](/CompanyTypes/Multilateral_Organization_Headquarters) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Leadership PAC](/CompanyTypes/Leadership_PAC) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Labor Federation](/CompanyTypes/Labor_Federation) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Joint Treaty Commission](/CompanyTypes/Joint_Treaty_Commission) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Executive Advisory Commission](/CompanyTypes/Executive_Advisory_Commission) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Climate Policy and Advocacy Groups](/CompanyTypes/Climate_Policy_and_Advocacy_Groups) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [Ballot Measure Committee](/CompanyTypes/Ballot_Measure_Committee) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes
- [501(c)(4) Issue Advocacy Organization](/CompanyTypes/501(c)(4)_Issue_Advocacy_Organization) — signature occupation · CompanyTypes

### Who employs this

- [Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations](/Industries/Business,_Professional,_Labor,_Political,_and_Similar_Organizations) — employs · Industries
- [Social Advocacy Organizations](/Industries/Social_Advocacy_Organizations) — employs · Industries
- [Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations](/Industries/Religious,_Grantmaking,_Civic,_Professional,_and_Similar_Organizations) — employs · Industries
- [Other Services (except Public Administration)](/Industries/Other_Services_(except_Public_Administration)) — employs · Industries
- [Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools](/Industries/Colleges,_Universities,_and_Professional_Schools) — employs · Industries
- [Educational Services](/Industries/Educational_Services) — employs · Industries
- [Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities](/Industries/Research_and_Development_in_the_Social_Sciences_and_Humanities) — employs · Industries
- [Scientific Research and Development Services](/Industries/Scientific_Research_and_Development_Services) — employs · Industries
- [Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services](/Industries/Management,_Scientific,_and_Technical_Consulting_Services) — employs · Industries
- [Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services](/Industries/Professional,_Scientific,_and_Technical_Services) — employs · Industries

### Company types employing this role

- [Regional Shared Services Center](/CompanyTypes/Regional_Shared_Services_Center) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Regional Philanthropic Grantmaking Foundations](/CompanyTypes/Regional_Philanthropic_Grantmaking_Foundations) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Public Opinion Polling Institutes](/CompanyTypes/Public_Opinion_Polling_Institutes) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Program Evaluation Practices](/CompanyTypes/Program_Evaluation_Practices) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [National Professional and Trade Associations](/CompanyTypes/National_Professional_and_Trade_Associations) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Local Community Religious Organizations](/CompanyTypes/Local_Community_Religious_Organizations) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Linguistic and Cultural Analysis Boutiques](/CompanyTypes/Linguistic_and_Cultural_Analysis_Boutiques) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [International Development Research NGOs](/CompanyTypes/International_Development_Research_NGOs) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Human Factors Research Labs](/CompanyTypes/Human_Factors_Research_Labs) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Grassroots Civic and Social Advocacy Organizations](/CompanyTypes/Grassroots_Civic_and_Social_Advocacy_Organizations) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Franchise Management Group](/CompanyTypes/Franchise_Management_Group) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Economic Analysis Firms](/CompanyTypes/Economic_Analysis_Firms) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Boutique Holding Company](/CompanyTypes/Boutique_Holding_Company) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Behavioral Science Consultancies](/CompanyTypes/Behavioral_Science_Consultancies) — typically employs · CompanyTypes
- [Academic-Affiliated Research Centers](/CompanyTypes/Academic-Affiliated_Research_Centers) — typically employs · CompanyTypes

### What it uses

- [SPSS](/Products/SPSS) — uses · Products
- [DataMystic TextPipe Pro](/Products/DataMystic_TextPipe_Pro) — uses · Products
- [Word processing software](/Products/Word_processing_software) — uses · Products
- [WinBUGS](/Products/WinBUGS) — uses · Products
- [Structure query language SQL](/Products/Structure_query_language_SQL) — uses · Products
- [StataCorp Stata](/Products/StataCorp_Stata) — uses · Products
- [Sage Reference Online](/Products/Sage_Reference_Online) — uses · Products
- [SAS](/Products/SAS) — uses · Products
- [SAP software](/Products/SAP_software) — uses · Products
- [R](/Products/R) — uses · Products
- [Python](/Products/Python) — uses · Products
- [ProQuest Worldwide Political Science Abstracts](/Products/ProQuest_Worldwide_Political_Science_Abstracts) — uses · Products
- [ProQuest Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS) database](/Products/ProQuest_Public_Affairs_Information_Service_(PAIS)_database) — uses · Products
- [Oxford Reference Online](/Products/Oxford_Reference_Online) — uses · Products
- [Microsoft Word](/Products/Microsoft_Word) — uses · Products
- [Microsoft Visio](/Products/Microsoft_Visio) — uses · Products
- [Microsoft Publisher](/Products/Microsoft_Publisher) — uses · Products
- [Microsoft PowerPoint](/Products/Microsoft_PowerPoint) — uses · Products
- [Microsoft Office software](/Products/Microsoft_Office_software) — uses · Products
- [Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP](/Products/Microsoft_Active_Server_Pages_ASP) — uses · Products
- [Microsoft Access](/Products/Microsoft_Access) — uses · Products
- [Library of Congress E-resources Online Catalog](/Products/Library_of_Congress_E-resources_Online_Catalog) — uses · Products
- [JudgeIt II](/Products/JudgeIt_II) — uses · Products
- [JSTOR database](/Products/JSTOR_database) — uses · Products
- [Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) database](/Products/Interuniversity_Consortium_for_Political_and_Social_Research_(ICPSR)_database) — uses · Products
- [IDM Computer Solutions UltraEdit](/Products/IDM_Computer_Solutions_UltraEdit) — uses · Products
- [Gale Expanded Academic ASAP PLUS](/Products/Gale_Expanded_Academic_ASAP_PLUS) — uses · Products
- [FedStats](/Products/FedStats) — uses · Products
- [Europa World Plus](/Products/Europa_World_Plus) — uses · Products
- [Email software](/Products/Email_software) — uses · Products
- [EBSCO Publishing Political Science Complete](/Products/EBSCO_Publishing_Political_Science_Complete) — uses · Products
- [EBSCO Publishing Academic Search Premier](/Products/EBSCO_Publishing_Academic_Search_Premier) — uses · Products
- [Data visualization software](/Products/Data_visualization_software) — uses · Products
- [CQ Press Political Reference Suite](/Products/CQ_Press_Political_Reference_Suite) — uses · Products
- [Bare Bones Software BBEdit](/Products/Bare_Bones_Software_BBEdit) — uses · Products
- [Adobe Acrobat](/Products/Adobe_Acrobat) — uses · Products
- [Conference phones](/Products/Conference_phones) — uses · Products
- [Overhead display projectors](/Products/Overhead_display_projectors) — uses · Products
- [Laptop computers](/Products/Laptop_computers) — uses · Products
- [Handheld calculators](/Products/Handheld_calculators) — uses · Products
- [Digital video disk DVD players](/Products/Digital_video_disk_DVD_players) — uses · Products
- [Digital audio recorders](/Products/Digital_audio_recorders) — uses · Products
- [Desktop computers](/Products/Desktop_computers) — uses · Products

### In job zone

- [Job Zone 5](/JobZone/Job_Zone_5) — in job zone · JobZone

### Associated interest

- [Investigative](/Interest/Investigative) — associated interest · Interest
- [Enterprising](/Interest/Enterprising) — associated interest · Interest
- [Conventional](/Interest/Conventional) — associated interest · Interest
- [Artistic](/Interest/Artistic) — associated interest · Interest
- [Social](/Interest/Social) — associated interest · Interest
- [Realistic](/Interest/Realistic) — associated interest · Interest

### Requires education

- [Required Level of Education](/Education/Required_Level_of_Education) — requires education · Education

### Prioritizes

- [Working Conditions](/WorkValue/Working_Conditions) — prioritizes · WorkValue
- [Support](/WorkValue/Support) — prioritizes · WorkValue
- [Relationships](/WorkValue/Relationships) — prioritizes · WorkValue
- [Recognition](/WorkValue/Recognition) — prioritizes · WorkValue
- [Independence](/WorkValue/Independence) — prioritizes · WorkValue
- [Achievement](/WorkValue/Achievement) — prioritizes · WorkValue

### Requires style

- [Initiative](/WorkStyle/Initiative) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Innovation](/WorkStyle/Innovation) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Integrity](/WorkStyle/Integrity) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Leadership](/WorkStyle/Leadership) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Persistence](/WorkStyle/Persistence) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Self-Control](/WorkStyle/Self-Control) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Social Orientation](/WorkStyle/Social_Orientation) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Stress Tolerance](/WorkStyle/Stress_Tolerance) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Achievement/Effort](/WorkStyle/Achievement%2FEffort) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Dependability](/WorkStyle/Dependability) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Concern for Others](/WorkStyle/Concern_for_Others) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Attention to Detail](/WorkStyle/Attention_to_Detail) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Analytical Thinking](/WorkStyle/Analytical_Thinking) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Adaptability/Flexibility](/WorkStyle/Adaptability%2FFlexibility) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Cooperation](/WorkStyle/Cooperation) — requires style · WorkStyle
- [Independence](/WorkStyle/Independence) — requires style · WorkStyle

### Requires ability

- [Written Expression](/Ability/Written_Expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Inductive Reasoning](/Ability/Inductive_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Fluency of Ideas](/Ability/Fluency_of_Ideas) — requires ability · Ability
- [Deductive Reasoning](/Ability/Deductive_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Category Flexibility](/Ability/Category_Flexibility) — requires ability · Ability
- [Written Comprehension](/Ability/Written_Comprehension) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem Sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_Sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Speech Clarity](/Ability/Speech_Clarity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Originality](/Ability/Originality) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral Expression](/Ability/Oral_Expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral Comprehension](/Ability/Oral_Comprehension) — requires ability · Ability
- [Near Vision](/Ability/Near_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Mathematical Reasoning](/Ability/Mathematical_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Speech Recognition](/Ability/Speech_Recognition) — requires ability · Ability
- [Information Ordering](/Ability/Information_Ordering) — requires ability · Ability

### Experiences

- [Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Minor_Burns,_Cuts,_Bites,_or_Stings) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Conflict Situations](/WorkContext/Conflict_Situations) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Consequence of Error](/WorkContext/Consequence_of_Error) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Contact With Others](/WorkContext/Contact_With_Others) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities](/WorkContext/Coordinate_or_Lead_Others_in_Accomplishing_Work_Activities) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Deal With External Customers or the Public in General](/WorkContext/Deal_With_External_Customers_or_the_Public_in_General) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People](/WorkContext/Dealing_With_Unpleasant,_Angry,_or_Discourteous_People) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People](/WorkContext/Dealing_with_Violent_or_Physically_Aggressive_People) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Degree of Automation](/WorkContext/Degree_of_Automation) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals](/WorkContext/Determine_Tasks,_Priorities_and_Goals) — experiences · WorkContext
- [E-Mail](/WorkContext/E-Mail) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Contaminants](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Contaminants) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Cramped_Work_Space,_Awkward_Positions) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Disease or Infections](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting_Conditions) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Hazardous Conditions](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Hazardous Equipment](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to High Places](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_High_Places) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Radiation](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Radiation) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Sounds,_Noise_Levels_that_are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Exposed to Whole Body Vibration](/WorkContext/Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams](/WorkContext/Face-to-Face_Discussions_with_Individuals_and_Within_Teams) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Freedom to Make Decisions](/WorkContext/Freedom_to_Make_Decisions) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Frequency of Decision Making](/WorkContext/Frequency_of_Decision_Making) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Health and Safety of Other Workers](/WorkContext/Health_and_Safety_of_Other_Workers) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results](/WorkContext/Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Importance of Being Exact or Accurate](/WorkContext/Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Importance of Repeating Same Tasks](/WorkContext/Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks) — experiences · WorkContext
- [In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment](/WorkContext/In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Operate_Enclosed_Equipment) — experiences · WorkContext
- [In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment](/WorkContext/In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Operating_Equipment) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Indoors, Environmentally Controlled](/WorkContext/Indoors,_Environmentally_Controlled) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled](/WorkContext/Indoors,_Not_Environmentally_Controlled) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Level of Competition](/WorkContext/Level_of_Competition) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions](/WorkContext/Outdoors,_Exposed_to_All_Weather_Conditions) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Outdoors, Under Cover](/WorkContext/Outdoors,_Under_Cover) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment](/WorkContext/Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Physical Proximity](/WorkContext/Physical_Proximity) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Public Speaking](/WorkContext/Public_Speaking) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_Your_Body) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders,_Scaffolds,_or_Poles) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Kneeling,_Crouching,_Stooping,_or_Crawling) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Sitting](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Sitting) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Standing](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Standing) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle,_Control,_or_Feel_Objects,_Tools,_or_Controls) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Spend Time Walking or Running](/WorkContext/Spend_Time_Walking_or_Running) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Telephone Conversations](/WorkContext/Telephone_Conversations) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Time Pressure](/WorkContext/Time_Pressure) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets](/WorkContext/Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes,_Glasses,_Gloves,_Hearing_Protection,_Hard_Hats,_or_Life_Jackets) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection](/WorkContext/Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus,_Safety_Harness,_Full_Protection_Suits,_or_Radiation_Protection) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers](/WorkContext/Work_Outcomes_and_Results_of_Other_Workers) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team](/WorkContext/Work_With_or_Contribute_to_a_Work_Group_or_Team) — experiences · WorkContext
- [Written Letters and Memos](/WorkContext/Written_Letters_and_Memos) — experiences · WorkContext

### Engages in

- [Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards](/Activities/Evaluating_Information_to_Determine_Compliance_with_Standards) — engages in · Activities
- [Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others](/Activities/Resolving_Conflicts_and_Negotiating_with_Others) — engages in · Activities
- [Scheduling Work and Activities](/Activities/Scheduling_Work_and_Activities) — engages in · Activities
- [Selling or Influencing Others](/Activities/Selling_or_Influencing_Others) — engages in · Activities
- [Staffing Organizational Units](/Activities/Staffing_Organizational_Units) — engages in · Activities
- [Thinking Creatively](/Activities/Thinking_Creatively) — engages in · Activities
- [Training and Teaching Others](/Activities/Training_and_Teaching_Others) — engages in · Activities
- [Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge](/Activities/Updating_and_Using_Relevant_Knowledge) — engages in · Activities
- [Working with Computers](/Activities/Working_with_Computers) — engages in · Activities
- [Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment](/Activities/Operating_Vehicles,_Mechanized_Devices,_or_Equipment) — engages in · Activities
- [Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work](/Activities/Organizing,_Planning,_and_Prioritizing_Work) — engages in · Activities
- [Performing Administrative Activities](/Activities/Performing_Administrative_Activities) — engages in · Activities
- [Performing General Physical Activities](/Activities/Performing_General_Physical_Activities) — engages in · Activities
- [Performing for or Working Directly with the Public](/Activities/Performing_for_or_Working_Directly_with_the_Public) — engages in · Activities
- [Processing Information](/Activities/Processing_Information) — engages in · Activities
- [Providing Consultation and Advice to Others](/Activities/Providing_Consultation_and_Advice_to_Others) — engages in · Activities
- [Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment](/Activities/Repairing_and_Maintaining_Electronic_Equipment) — engages in · Activities
- [Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings](/Activities/Monitoring_Processes,_Materials,_or_Surroundings) — engages in · Activities
- [Making Decisions and Solving Problems](/Activities/Making_Decisions_and_Solving_Problems) — engages in · Activities
- [Developing Objectives and Strategies](/Activities/Developing_Objectives_and_Strategies) — engages in · Activities
- [Developing and Building Teams](/Activities/Developing_and_Building_Teams) — engages in · Activities
- [Documenting/Recording Information](/Activities/Documenting%2FRecording_Information) — engages in · Activities
- [Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment](/Activities/Drafting,_Laying_Out,_and_Specifying_Technical_Devices,_Parts,_and_Equipment) — engages in · Activities
- [Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships](/Activities/Establishing_and_Maintaining_Interpersonal_Relationships) — engages in · Activities
- [Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information](/Activities/Estimating_the_Quantifiable_Characteristics_of_Products,_Events,_or_Information) — engages in · Activities
- [Monitoring and Controlling Resources](/Activities/Monitoring_and_Controlling_Resources) — engages in · Activities
- [Getting Information](/Activities/Getting_Information) — engages in · Activities
- [Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates](/Activities/Guiding,_Directing,_and_Motivating_Subordinates) — engages in · Activities
- [Handling and Moving Objects](/Activities/Handling_and_Moving_Objects) — engages in · Activities
- [Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events](/Activities/Identifying_Objects,_Actions,_and_Events) — engages in · Activities
- [Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials](/Activities/Inspecting_Equipment,_Structures,_or_Materials) — engages in · Activities
- [Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others](/Activities/Interpreting_the_Meaning_of_Information_for_Others) — engages in · Activities
- [Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People](/Activities/Judging_the_Qualities_of_Objects,_Services,_or_People) — engages in · Activities
- [Analyzing Data or Information](/Activities/Analyzing_Data_or_Information) — engages in · Activities
- [Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment](/Activities/Repairing_and_Maintaining_Mechanical_Equipment) — engages in · Activities
- [Assisting and Caring for Others](/Activities/Assisting_and_Caring_for_Others) — engages in · Activities
- [Coaching and Developing Others](/Activities/Coaching_and_Developing_Others) — engages in · Activities
- [Communicating with People Outside the Organization](/Activities/Communicating_with_People_Outside_the_Organization) — engages in · Activities
- [Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates](/Activities/Communicating_with_Supervisors,_Peers,_or_Subordinates) — engages in · Activities
- [Controlling Machines and Processes](/Activities/Controlling_Machines_and_Processes) — engages in · Activities
- [Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others](/Activities/Coordinating_the_Work_and_Activities_of_Others) — engages in · Activities

### What it does

- [Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for g...](/Tasks/Write_drafts_of_legislative_proposals,_and_prepare_speeches,_correspondence,_and_policy_papers_for_g...) — performs · Tasks
- [Teach political science.](/Tasks/Teach_political_science.) — performs · Tasks
- [Serve on committees.](/Tasks/Serve_on_committees.) — performs · Tasks
- [Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.](/Tasks/Provide_media_commentary_or_criticism_related_to_public_policy_and_political_issues_and_events.) — performs · Tasks
- [Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, busine...](/Tasks/Interpret_and_analyze_policies,_public_issues,_legislation,_or_the_operations_of_governments,_busine...) — performs · Tasks
- [Identify issues for research and analysis.](/Tasks/Identify_issues_for_research_and_analysis.) — performs · Tasks
- [Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting...](/Tasks/Collect,_analyze,_and_interpret_data,_such_as_election_results_and_public_opinion_surveys,_reporting...) — performs · Tasks
- [Forecast political, economic, and social trends.](/Tasks/Forecast_political,_economic,_and_social_trends.) — performs · Tasks
- [Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations...](/Tasks/Disseminate_research_results_through_academic_publications,_written_reports,_or_public_presentations...) — performs · Tasks
- [Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, his...](/Tasks/Develop_and_test_theories,_using_information_from_interviews,_newspapers,_periodicals,_case_law,_his...) — performs · Tasks
- [Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political ...](/Tasks/Consult_with_and_advise_government_officials,_civic_bodies,_research_agencies,_the_media,_political_...) — performs · Tasks
- [Advise political science students.](/Tasks/Advise_political_science_students.) — performs · Tasks
- [Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.](/Tasks/Evaluate_programs_and_policies,_and_make_related_recommendations_to_institutions_and_organizations.) — performs · Tasks
- [Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.](/Tasks/Maintain_current_knowledge_of_government_policy_decisions.) — performs · Tasks

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