Policy Analyst

Description

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

Description

Collect and analyse information and data that supports planning and operations in organisations, and develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

Tasks include

• Liaises and consults with stakeholders 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• Reviews existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions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 both political and administrative feasibility of policies