Political Analyst
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Political Analyst
Political Analysts study how governments and politics work. They look at laws, elections and what people think, then write reports explaining what they found - helping government, charities and other organizations understand what might happen next.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Institute for GovernmentA leading think tank that provides rigorous analysis of government policy and public administration, making it a great employer for aspiring Political Analysts.
Chatham HouseRenowned for its research on international affairs, Chatham House offers a stimulating environment for Political Analysts focused on global issues.
The Political Studies AssociationAs a professional body for political scientists, the PSA provides networking opportunities and resources for Political Analysts.
The UK ParliamentWorking within Parliament provides unique insights into the legislative process and the opportunity to influence policy directly.
DemosAn independent think tank that focuses on social policy and political reform, Demos is ideal for analysts passionate about making a difference.