Political Scientist

Above average salary

Below average outlook

Extensive training needed

Fundy National Park, NB, Canada - June 30, 2020: United Nations flag flying in the wind on a flagpole against a partially cloudy sky.

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

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.

Knowledge

Business and Management

Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography

Health Services

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge

Education and Training

Arts and Humanities

English Language
Foreign Language
History and Archeology
Philosophy and Theology

Law and Public Safety

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government

Communications

Telecommunications
Communications and Media

Skills

Content

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science

Process

Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring

Social Skills

Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis

Systems Skills

Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Resource Management Skills

Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities

Verbal Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression

Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities

Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility

Quantitative Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility

Memory

Memorization

Perceptual Abilities

Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed

Spatial Abilities

Visualization

Attentiveness

Selective Attention
Time Sharing

Fine Manipulative Abilities

Finger Dexterity

Physical Strength Abilities

Trunk Strength

Visual Abilities

Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination

Auditory and Speech Abilities

Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
280,313/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
719,550/yr

New workers start around SAR 280,313. Normal pay is SAR 522,675 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 719,550.

Training for this role

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

ExperienceOver 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Training

On-siteNone
On-the-jobNone or short demonstration

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What they do:

On the job, you would:

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.

Knowledge

Business and Management

Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography

Health Services

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge

Education and Training

Arts and Humanities

English Language
Foreign Language
History and Archeology
Philosophy and Theology

Law and Public Safety

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government

Communications

Telecommunications
Communications and Media

Skills

Content

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science

Process

Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring

Social Skills

Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis

Systems Skills

Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Resource Management Skills

Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities

Verbal Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression

Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities

Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility

Quantitative Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility

Memory

Memorization

Perceptual Abilities

Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed

Spatial Abilities

Visualization

Attentiveness

Selective Attention
Time Sharing

Fine Manipulative Abilities

Finger Dexterity

Physical Strength Abilities

Trunk Strength

Visual Abilities

Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination

Auditory and Speech Abilities

Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
280,313/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
719,550/yr

New workers start around SAR 280,313. Normal pay is SAR 522,675 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 719,550.

Training for this role

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

ExperienceOver 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Training

On-siteNone
On-the-jobNone or short demonstration

Find an institution

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