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Policy Analyst
Based on 30 assessments
38%
Moderate risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Policy Analyst profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 30 profiles.
Middle half of Policy Analysts score between 34% and 42%.
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Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Policy Analyst, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Write policy briefs, reports, and formal recommendations for senior officials or elected representatives
deep expertise
social core
40%
DD
14%
Monitor policy implementation outcomes and prepare impact assessments or evaluation reports
16%
AD
26%
Conduct data analysis using spreadsheets, databases, and statistical tools to support policy arguments with evidence and trends
13%
DD
47%
Research and review existing legislation, regulations, and policy documents to understand current frameworks and identify gaps
10%
DD
66%
Draft legislative language, regulatory text, or implementation guidelines for new or modified policies
deep expertise
social element
10%
DD
35%
Coordinate with other government agencies or external partners to align on policy direction and resolve conflicts
deep expertise
social core
5%
AA
6%
Attend stakeholder meetings, interviews, and consultations to gather input from affected groups and build consensus
3%
AA
5%
Draft legislative language, regulatory text, or implementation guidelines for new or modified policies
deep expertise
social element
26%
DD
23%
Attend stakeholder meetings, interviews, and consultations to gather input from affected groups and build consensus
deep expertise
social core
17%
AA
8%
Conduct data analysis using spreadsheets, databases, and statistical tools to support policy arguments with evidence and trends
15%
DD
69%
Research and review existing legislation, regulations, and policy documents to understand current frameworks and identify gaps
15%
DD
68%
Write policy briefs, reports, and formal recommendations for senior officials or elected representatives
deep expertise
social element
13%
DD
33%
Monitor policy implementation outcomes and prepare impact assessments or evaluation reports
10%
AD
18%
Coordinate with other government agencies or external partners to align on policy direction and resolve conflicts
some context needed
social core
0%
AA
0%
Write policy briefs, reports, and formal recommendations for senior officials or elected representatives
deep expertise
social core
23%
DD
17%
Research and review existing legislation, regulations, and policy documents to understand current frameworks and identify gaps
20%
DD
64%
Draft legislative language, regulatory text, or implementation guidelines for new or modified policies
deep expertise
social element
19%
DD
31%
Conduct data analysis using spreadsheets, databases, and statistical tools to support policy arguments with evidence and trends
18%
DD
68%
Monitor policy implementation outcomes and prepare impact assessments or evaluation reports
7%
AD
27%
Attend stakeholder meetings, interviews, and consultations to gather input from affected groups and build consensus
some context needed
social core
6%
AA
5%
Coordinate with other government agencies or external partners to align on policy direction and resolve conflicts
deep expertise
social core
4%
AA
0%
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