O*NET-SOC 19-2041.01

Climate Change Policy Analysts

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.2508/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2021
Writing2.A.1.c3.8808/2021
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.2508/2021
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2021
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2021
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2021
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.008/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.Core2308/2021
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.Core2308/2021
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.Core2308/2021
Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.Core2308/2021
Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.Core2308/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative6.7311/2023
Enterprising4.6911/2023
Conventional4.0611/2023
Social3.1711/2023
Artistic3.1111/2023
Realistic1.3711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.