Political Scientists

Does not pass

• Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 21.5% of the role's time · $167M

• Teach political science.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 18.0% of the role's time · $140M

• Advise political science students.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.8% of the role's time · $76.7M

• Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.6% of the role's time · $67.0M

• Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.8% of the role's time · $60.4M

• Identify issues for research and analysis.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.1% of the role's time · $54.9M

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $50.0M

• Serve on committees.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $38.6M

• Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $38.3M

• Forecast political, economic, and social trends.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $26.1M

• Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $20.5M

• Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $17.1M · waiting on a check

• Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $16.4M

• Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $5.9M