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Retained Recruitment for Policy Analysts

Policy Analysts research, assess, and develop recommendations on government policies and programmes — translating complex data and stakeholder inputs into actionable policy guidance. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

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Research Analyst (Government)Programme AnalystLegislative AnalystSenior Policy Advisor

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What Does a Policy Analyst Do?

Conducting policy research and literature reviews, analysing programme performance data, developing policy options and impact assessments, preparing briefing materials for decision-makers, supporting stakeholder consultation processes, tracking legislative and regulatory developments, and contributing to policy reports and publications.

What We Screen For

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or related field, 3–8 years of policy analysis experience, strong research and quantitative analysis skills, and subject matter expertise in the relevant policy domain. Experience with specific agencies or legislative processes is frequently required.

💡 Hiring Insight

Policy analysts who have had their recommendations adopted — and can describe specifically how their analysis influenced a policy decision — demonstrate an ability to bridge research and decision-making that is the core value proposition of the role.

Typical Compensation
$65,000 – $115,000
Domain-specific expertise, clearance, and agency-specific regulatory knowledge command the top of this range.
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Research Analyst (Government)Programme AnalystLegislative AnalystSenior Policy Advisor

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Recruiting a Policy Analyst — FAQ

Most Policy Analyst searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or related field, 3–8 years of policy analysis experience, strong research and quantitative analysis skills, and subject matter expertise in the relevant policy domain. Experience with specific agencies or legislative processes is frequently required.
Policy analysts who have had their recommendations adopted — and can describe specifically how their analysis influenced a policy decision — demonstrate an ability to bridge research and decision-making that is the core value proposition of the role. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a 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.
Compensation typically ranges from $65,000 – $115,000. Domain-specific expertise, clearance, and agency-specific regulatory knowledge command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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