Political Scientist

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Tasks

• Teach political science.
• Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
• Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
• Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
• Advise political science students.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
• Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
• Identify issues for research and analysis.
• Serve on committees.
• Forecast political, economic, and social trends.

Knowledge

• Law and Government
• English Language
• Education and Training
• Mathematics
• History and Archeology
• Communications and Media
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Geography
• Philosophy and Theology
• Computers and Electronics

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Active Learning
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Mathematics

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Deductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Information Ordering
• Fluency of Ideas
• Originality
• Category Flexibility
• Mathematical Reasoning