Policy Analyst Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Policy Analyst includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Applying specialist knowledge in evaluating existing policies.
  • Determining if policies are aligned with stated goals and objectives.
  • Consulting with internal and external stakeholders to ensure inclusion of relevant factors.
  • Drafting new policies or amendments to policies and submitting proposals for review.
  • Editing and finalizing new policies or amendments as required.
  • Documenting processes and disseminating information to stakeholders.
  • Identifying benefits, disadvantages, and omissions in existing policy frameworks.
  • Ensuring that policies and policy amendments meet legal requirements.
  • Reporting on findings and proposing new policies or amendments to existing policies.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Policy Analyst duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Policy Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.