Description
Analyze political systems, policies, and trends to inform strategic decisions and public understanding. Examine public opinion, elections, legislation, and government operations, using qualitative and quantitative research to assess impacts and risks. Deliver data-driven insights, forecasts, and briefings for governments, campaigns, businesses, media, and nonprofits.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- • Computers and Electronics
Mathematics and Science
- • Mathematics
- • Sociology and Anthropology
- • Geography
Arts and Humanities
- • English Language
- • History and Archeology
- • Philosophy and Theology
Law and Public Safety
- • Law and Government
Communications
- • Communications and Media
Abilities
Verbal Abilities
- • Oral Comprehension
- • Written Comprehension
- • Oral Expression
- • Written Expression
Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
- • Fluency of Ideas
- • Originality
- • Problem Sensitivity
- • Deductive Reasoning
- • Inductive Reasoning
- • Information Ordering
- • Category Flexibility
Quantitative Abilities
- • Mathematical Reasoning
Visual Abilities
- • Near Vision
Auditory and Speech Abilities
- • Speech Recognition
- • Speech Clarity
Skills
Content
- • Reading Comprehension
- • Active Listening
- • Writing
- • Speaking
- • Mathematics
Process
- • Critical Thinking
- • Active Learning
- • Learning Strategies
Social Skills
- • Social Perceptiveness
- • Coordination
- • Instructing
- • Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving Skills
- • Complex Problem Solving
Systems Skills
- • Judgment and Decision Making
- • Systems Analysis
- • Systems Evaluation
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Interview options
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Tasks & skills:
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
