Also called: Science Advisor, Technology Policy Analyst
Helps lawmakers and agencies make smart decisions about science and technology.
You brief a senator's staff on quantum computing, write a report on nuclear energy, or advise an agency on AI safety rules.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 7 years after high school. Science degree plus a master's or PhD; AAAS and congressional science fellowships are common entry points.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Public Policy, Chemistry, Environmental Science.
Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts briefs and summarizes research; advising lawmakers and building trust stays human.
Classes: AP Government, AP Physics, AP English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3094.
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