Government & Defense · Policy & Programme Analysis · Retained Recruitment

Retained Recruitment for Policy & Programme Analysis

Policy and programme analysts provide the research, evaluation, and analytical rigour that informs government decision-making. TFS places policy analysts, budget analysts, and programme evaluators across federal agencies, state and local governments, think tanks, and consulting organisations supporting the public sector.

Retained Only 2 Roles Covered 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee
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"We needed a budget analyst who understood DoD appropriations and programme budget documentation. TFS found us someone who had spent five years in the Pentagon budget office. Invaluable background for what we needed."

— Karen W., Managing Director · Federal Advisory Group

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185+Gov & Defense Placements
21–40Days to Placement
96%1-Year Retention
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4.9★Client Rating
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Roles We Place

Every Policy & Programme Analysis Role — Through Retained Search

The Hiring Challenge

Policy & Programme Analysis — Why Passive Outreach Is Essential

Policy analysts with both technical analytical skills and genuine understanding of the specific policy domain — healthcare policy, defence policy, education policy — are consistently in demand. Domain expertise that translates into credible policy analysis takes years to develop.

  • Sector-specialist recruiter with genuine domain knowledge
  • Passive candidate outreach into active professional networks
  • Credential and licensure pre-screening before presentation
  • Real-time compensation benchmarking included
  • 21–40 average placement timeline
  • 90-day replacement guarantee on every placement
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At a Glance

2Distinct roles actively recruited
21–40Average placement timeline
96%One-year retention rate
90-dayReplacement guarantee

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All Roles

Every Policy & Programme Analysis Role We Place

Every Day Your Policy & Programme Analysis Role Goes Unfilled Has a Real Cost.

Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–40 days. Free 25-minute consultation, no obligation.

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Common Questions

Policy & Programme Analysis Recruitment — FAQ

We place Policy Analyst, Budget Analyst (Government), and more — individual contributors through director level.
Most policy & programme analysis placements are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic estimate at the start and weekly written updates throughout.
Policy analysts with both technical analytical skills and genuine understanding of the specific policy domain — healthcare policy, defence policy, education policy — are consistently in demand. Domain expertise that translates into credible policy analysis takes years to develop. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works your role exclusively — passive outreach, credential screening, and curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Yes — real-time market compensation benchmarking is included in every retained engagement. We ensure your offer is positioned competitively before the first candidate conversation.
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