Public Policy Jobs List: 100 Career Ideas for Students who Love Government Studies

Public Policy & Administration:

1. Policy Analyst
2. City Manager
3. Urban Planner
4. Government Affairs Director
5. Legislative Aide
6. Public Affairs Specialist
7. Regulatory Affairs Manager
8. Economic Development Administrator
9. Transportation Planner
10. Public Works Director

Federal, State, & Local Government:

11. Elected Official (Mayor, Governor, etc.)

12. State Legislator
13. Congressional Staffer
14. City Council Member
15. Chief of Staff
16. County Administrator
17. Federal Agency Administrator
18. Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
19. Consular Officer
20. State Department Analyst

Law & Justice:

21. Prosecutor

22. Public Defender
23. Legislative Counsel
24. Immigration Officer
25. Court Administrator
26. Parole or Probation Officer
27. Customs Officer
28. Civil Rights Investigator
29. Legal Adviser to Government Agencies
30. Compliance Officer

Research & Analysis:

31. Political Researcher

32. Survey Researcher
33. Think Tank Analyst
34. Geopolitical Analyst
35. Economic Researcher for Government Agencies
36. Social Policy Research Analyst
37. Environmental Policy Analyst
38. Crime Analyst
39. Intelligence Analyst
40. Military Strategist

International Relations & Diplomacy:

41. International Aid Worker

42. UN (United Nations) Officer
43. International Trade Specialist
44. NATO Official
45. Cultural Attaché
46. Peace Corps Volunteer
47. Humanitarian Affairs Officer
48. International Mediator
49. International Development Consultant
50. Defense Analyst

Media & Communication:

51. Political Journalist

52. Government Public Relations Specialist
53. Speechwriter for Politicians
54. Political Commentator
55. Campaign Media Strategist
56. Government Spokesperson
57. Editor for a Political Magazine
58. Crisis Communication Specialist
59. Government Information Officer
60. Political Blogger or Vlogger

Advocacy & Lobbying:

61. Lobbyist

62. Political Activist
63. Grassroots Organizer
64. NGO Director
65. Union Organizer or Representative
66. Environmental Advocate
67. Civil Liberties Advocate
68. Consumer Rights Advocate
69. Public Interest Group Director
70. Healthcare Policy Advocate

Consulting & Strategic Advising:

71. Political Consultant

72. Election Strategist
73. Public Relations Consultant for Government Entities
74. Political Risk Consultant
75. Strategic Policy Adviser
76. Government Contracting Consultant
77. Political Pollster
78. Election Data Analyst
79. Political Marketing Consultant
80. Transition Advisor for Incoming Elected Officials

Education & Outreach:

81. Political Science Professor

82. Civic Education Specialist
83. Public Speaker on Government Topics
84. Director of Voter Education Programs
85. Government Studies Curriculum Developer
86. Workshop Facilitator for Government Employees
87. Educational Program Coordinator for Government Initiatives
88. Community Outreach Specialist
89. Political Science Tutor
90. Historian focusing on Political History

Security & Defense:

91. National Security Advisor

92. Counterterrorism Analyst
93. Border Patrol Agent
94. Defense Department Analyst
95. Military Liaison for Civilian Government
96. Homeland Security Officer
97. Cybersecurity Analyst for Government Agencies
98. Nuclear Proliferation Specialist
99. Emergency Management Director
100. Military Diplomacy Specialist

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