Also called: Director of Government Affairs (Nonprofit)
Leads an organization's efforts to change laws and policies.
Meets with a state senator's staff about a bill, plans a lobby day where 300 supporters visit the capitol, and writes testimony for a hearing.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 10 years after high school. Bachelor's plus master's (public policy) or law degree; years of policy experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Professional school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Public Policy, Political Science, Law.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts testimony and tracks bills; relationships with lawmakers and leading lobby days stay human.
Classes: AP Government, Speech or debate, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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