Policy Analyst Resume Sample

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Policy analyst with eight years researching, analysing and developing public policy for a government department and a think tank in London. Turns evidence into policy — researching issues, analysing data and options, consulting stakeholders, and writing the briefings and papers that shape decisions. Authored a policy analysis that informed a significant change in departmental approach. Conducts research and impact analysis, models policy options and trade-offs, drafts briefings and consultation responses, and advises senior officials in clear, balanced terms. Strong on both the rigorous analysis and the writing and judgement that make policy advice land. Objective, thorough and good at distilling complexity for decision-makers. Looking for a policy-analyst, researcher or public-affairs role with a department, think tank or organisation shaping policy.

Work Experience

UK Government Department - London, UK

Policy Analyst April 2016 to Present 10 years & 3 months

Research, analyse and develop the policy, turning the evidence into clear options for the decision-makers.
Authored a policy analysis that directly informed a significant change in the whole departmental approach.
Conduct all the research and impact analysis and model the policy options and the trade-offs.
Draft all the briefings, the papers and consultation responses for the senior officials and ministers.
Consult the stakeholders widely and synthesise all the evidence into clear, genuinely balanced policy advice.
Advise the senior officials objectively on the costs, the benefits and risks of the options.