O*NET-SOC 19-3094.00

Political Scientists

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Teach political science.Core5515
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.Core5519
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.Core5518
Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.Core5516
Advise political science students.Core23949
Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.Core5520
Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.Core5521
Identify issues for research and analysis.Core5517
Serve on committees.Core23950
Forecast political, economic, and social trends.Core5524
Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.Supplemental5525
Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.Supplemental5522
Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.Supplemental5526
Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.Supplemental5523

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 39 examples in 16 categories, 16 Hot Technology

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Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Data base management system software

Bare Bones Software BBEdit
IDM Computer Solutions UltraEdit

Data base user interface and query software

CQ Press Political Reference Suite
FedStats
Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) database
Library of Congress E-resources Online Catalog
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Structure query language SQL

Analytical or scientific software

Data visualization software
DataMystic TextPipe Pro
IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
JudgeIt II
SASHot Technology
StataCorp Stata
WinBUGS

Information retrieval or search software

EBSCO Publishing Academic Search Premier
EBSCO Publishing Political Science Complete
Europa World Plus
Gale Expanded Academic ASAP PLUS
JSTOR database
Oxford Reference Online
ProQuest Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS) database
ProQuest Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
Sage Reference Online

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Web platform development software

Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Desktop publishing software

Microsoft Publisher

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object or component oriented development software

PythonHot Technology
RHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software

TableauHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Conduct research on social issues.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
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Interpret research or operational data.
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Thinking Creatively

Plan social sciences research.
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Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Present information to the public.
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Training and Teaching Others

Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Advise others on educational matters.
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Advise others on matters of public policy.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

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